Am I the only one who buys a video card based on looks?

[Mousepotato]

I feel weird admitting this, but I almost won't consider buying a card with a mid-mounted fan.  I like the monolithic looking boards with the fan at the very end, like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103182&cm_re=6970-_-14-103-182-_-Product

My only exception is the 5830 that I just ordered, simply because it was a really good price.  Anybody else favor the reference form-factor cards for the aesthetics alone?

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[detroit]

"There's one in every crowd!"
 

[Yanz]

I think the reference design looks better. Also the red stripe is far better looking than the silly stickers the oems stick on. 

[kokojie]

yes, the mid mounted fan is ugly, I like the sapphire 6970

[grue]

who cares about looks? I'm all about cooling!

[zerokwel]

think so I order my kit based on price if is cheaper It looks better to me

[compro01]

mine's shinier and runs cold like the arctic.  quiet too.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125357

[RyNinDaCleM]

I like reference design cards for the simple fact, it's easier to find aftermarket coolers/water blocks that fit them! The third party, non-ref coolers are...definitely suckin'!