Live fast, die young...

[nitromullet]

My 8800GTX started artifacting at stock speeds yesterday...

When I say artifacting, I mean the full screen basically goes 'plaid' and the PC locks up, not the sparkles or tearing that people see when pushing the OC too far... I also doubt it's a power issue as the same PSU was powering dual 7900GTXes prior to this card, and I'm using the two 6-pin PCIe power connectors as opposed to the y-adaptors that came with the card. I hope this isn't due to the rumored resistor issue that was kicked around before the launch...

I've already exchanged the card for a replacement, and will be installing it this evening. I just kind of wanted to the throw this out there to see if anyone else has had any issues with their card... Hopefully, this was just a fluke...

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: nitromullet
My 8800GTX started artifacting at stock speeds yesterday...

When I say artifacting, I mean the full screen basically goes 'plaid' and the PC locks up, not the sparkles or tearing that people see when pushing the OC too far... I also doubt it's a power issue as the same PSU was powering dual 7900GTXes prior to this card, and I'm using the two 6-pin PCIe power connectors as opposed to the y-adaptors that came with the card. I hope this isn't due to the rumored resistor issue that was kicked around before the launch...

I've already exchanged the card for a replacement, and will be installing it this evening. I just kind of wanted to the throw this out there to see if anyone else has had any issues with their card... Hopefully, this was just a fluke...

thanks for the info, we'll be on the lookout. :thumbsup: good luck with the second card.

 

[josh6079]

Eh, that's a risk you have to take with new technology. EVGA has your back. Still I know it's a pain in the arse to have to deal with.

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[TheRyuu]

Yea, at least you have that wonderful EVGA.

 

[nitromullet]

Well, Micro Center had my back along with EVGA. They are actually really good about returns.

 

[josh6079]

So, better than HIS and Monarch?

 

[nib95]

Maybe its one of those cards that had that original transistor error?

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: josh6079
So, better than HIS and Monarch?

Pff, those two are king

 

[josh6079]

LOL.

 

[Zebo]

I can wait for 65nm..what this card was meant to be built on.... not 700+million potentially faulty transistors spread over 1 inch square 90nm processees. Too much power..too much chance for failure plus I'm as fast as is 6 months ago and $440..

 

[jim1976]

Tough luck m8. I hope the second one does not give you any trouble.. Thanx for the feedback

 

[nitromullet]

Originally posted by: nib95
Maybe its one of those cards that had that original transistor error?

I have considered that... I would be pissed if that rumor is true and EVGA let them go to retail.

Originally posted by: josh6079
So, better than HIS and Monarch?

Yes, it is... However, I really don't hold a grudge against Monarch for that whole deal... Monarch is still the best local store to buy high end gear around Atlanta.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Zebo
I can wait for 65nm..what this card was meant to be built on.... not 700+million potentially faulty transistors spread over 1 inch square 90nm processees. Too much power..too much chance for failure plus I'm as fast as is 6 months ago and $440..

Yeah but Zebe's, Die shrink does not reduce the number of transistors, just their size. Still technically the same ratio of chance that something will go wrong. The only things to look forward to for the die shrink would be cooler runnings, and less power consumption. All other things will most likely remain the same. Large card syndrome probably wouldn't change (much). And some nice GDDR4 would be a good change.

 

[jim1976]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: Zebo
I can wait for 65nm..what this card was meant to be built on.... not 700+million potentially faulty transistors spread over 1 inch square 90nm processees. Too much power..too much chance for failure plus I'm as fast as is 6 months ago and $440..

Yeah but Zebe's, Die shrink does not reduce the number of transistors, just their size. Still technically the same ratio of chance that something will go wrong. The only things to look forward to for the die shrink would be cooler runnings, and less power consumption. All other things will most likely remain the same. Large card syndrome probably wouldn't change (much). And some nice GDDR4 would be a good change.

Oh probably it will have another important change..
NV4x = MADD + MUL / ALU
G7x = MADD + MADD / ALU
G80 = MADD + MUL / ALU
G81 = ??

 

[Bateluer]

I thought the G80 was rumored to be 80nm, not 65nm?