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How can I make sure that my BIOS version is authentic?
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I have seen this, so is my bios not authentic?
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What makes you think it isn't authentic?
I don't know. Seeing the gpu's stock BIOS version.
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Your screen shots and the bios linked match in version. Looks authentic to me.
So that wouldn't be a problem if I send the card to warranty to get thermal pads and paste replaced?
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No? Why would it? Consumers aren’t even expected to know what a bios version is. If you need to RMA the card RMA it.