MSI 6600 GT heatsink problem~

[divzero]

Hi-

I just ordered a MSI 6600 GT from www.overclockers.co.uk...

I didn't know about the MSI's heatsink issue... LINK

Has any1 here got the PCI express MSI 6600GT? any heatsink / overheating problems?

I'm quite upset about ordering something with such a flaw, and all attempts to contact OCuK is useless!! :disgust:

Any comments about this MSI would be greatly appreciated

Thanks~

 

[mccollo2]

I posted most of this stuff in the other thread but I'll give a bit more detail. I read that review and still purchased the MSI anyway, just because I've had good luck with their products before. There was no problem with my HSF mounting. I think a lot of the boards in that review got a bad rap. I would like to see how an MSI without that issue would stand up against those other boards. I've had mine OC'd to 565/1140 with no problems. Temps hit about 62 on the high end (after a substantial amount of HL2 or Farcry). Make sure you get the farcry 1.3 patch if you're going to play that with a 6600gt. The overclocking numbers are not a max either. I've gone a little higher and its been fine, but I'm more comfortable dropping it down a bit to be on the safe side. So I guess I recommend doing what I did and just check out the card when you get it and go from there. Worked out well for me...

 

[divzero]

hi - tnx mccollo2. i'm holding thumbs :

 

[PascalT]

was about to ask about this as well. got agreat deal on an MSI card so i couldn't pass it up, was hoping those review boards just had early manufacturing issues.