All this means is we wont see those dumb mining GPU's without display ports.... so who cares.
which is actually a good thing, now manufactures have no reason to reduce warranty time. well they might create bullshit around just to reduce it. they have nothing that can prove if a gpu was mining or used for gaming.
Not quite sure why everyone keeps going on about the warranty.
I may be wrong, but as far as i understand, If the product is sold in EUROPE, the manufacturer HAS to back a full 12 months warranty, so long as the product has not been tampered with (which would include overclocking, but not factory overclock).
So basically, they have to either repair or replace the card, otherwise it could not be sold in EUROPE as it would not be fit for purpose....
If you look at easycryptohunter for example, they are a UK company specializing in mining rigs, and all their rigs come with 12 months warranty.
I'm guessing it may be different in other parts of the world...don't know