My dog killed my 7800GT's SLI.. should i replace both or just get one?

[Techno]

Well, yesturday I took my PC apart because i had to new dvd burners and my case is a desktop case so it is impossible to install w/o taking everything apart. I put my 2 7800GT's on a table and left the room for a couple minutes. I come back and my 7800GT's are on the floor. It apears that my small dog jumped on the table and accidently knocked them off. Now I had SLI but didn't have any games yet to use SLI. I only play FFXI. Now that both cards are distroyed, i'm wondering if i should replace them w/ 2 new 7800GT's or just get one. I ask because although i play ffxi, i may get a xbox 360 for gaming from now on as it appears all the games i like now at days are on consoles. What should i do?

 

[moonboy403]

how is it destroyed???

i say you get a one eVGA 7800 gt then step up to G71 in march

 

[ElFenix]

7800 gt and xbox

 

[Techno]

Thanks,

a few parts on the 7800s are either loose or bent. $600 down the drain ><

 

[the Chase]

Originally posted by: Techno
Well, yesturday I took my PC apart because i had to new dvd burners and my case is a desktop case so it is impossible to install w/o taking everything apart. I put my 2 7800GT's on a table and left the room for a couple minutes. I come back and my 7800GT's are on the floor. It apears that my small dog jumped on the table and accidently knocked them off. Now I had SLI but didn't have any games yet to use SLI. I only play FFXI. Now that both cards are distroyed, i'm wondering if i should replace them w/ 2 new 7800GT's or just get one. I ask because although i play ffxi, i may get a xbox 360 for gaming from now on as it appears all the games i like now at days are on consoles. What should i do?

Shoot the dog!:QKidding!!Just kidding.

 

[5150Joker]

Is the dog worth $600? If not, shoot it.

 

[Wreckage]

I would try and fix the cards. No harm in trying if you are just going to throw them out.

Otherwise a single GT works great on all games and is more than enough for FF.

 

[moonboy403]

have you tried installing the cards to see if they work?

 

[imported_Grave]

I would replace the dog.

 

[moonboy403]

if the dog is worth $600...then try selling him on ebay to compensate your loss

 

[Techno]

lol..nnaaa.. the dog cost $1,200. no replacing him.. i love the little guy...

 

[Corporate Thug]

x1900xt ftw

 

[5150Joker]

Originally posted by: Techno
lol..nnaaa.. the dog cost $1,200. no replacing him.. i love the little guy...

Maltese?

 

[Techno]

Black Pug and he is only 5 months old...

It seems i'm limited in what video cards i can get w/ this desktop case. Its a Lian Li 880 desktop case and i got an aerocool power supply which sits right in front of the motherboard. So i only have about 10 inch's for the video card and that includes the power cable.

btw... whats ftw?

 

[James3shin]

i suggest you wait, the 1900's and NV's next card will be out soon. FTW = For The Win

 

[Techno]

Okie dokie.. I'll wait for the 1900's.. I hope the new cards are less then 10 inch's long.. I guess its back to my old athlon xp for a few weeks/months.

 

[TheRyuu]

So, they still under warrenty?

So, whats the harm in trying them out, see if they work, ya know? Maby nothings wrong with the cards?

And a single Gt will be plenty for now.

 

[moonboy403]

from what i've heard in hardforum...it's big and heavy

 

[Wentelteefje]

Originally posted by: Techno
Okie dokie.. I'll wait for the 1900's.. I hope the new cards are less then 10 inch's long.. I guess its back to my old athlon xp for a few weeks/months.

Don't be surprised if they are longer... :-S Already looked at pics of the X1900? It's really huge... It will probably be more than 10 inches long... Anyone knows the exact length of the PCIe 16x connector so we can measure it?

BTW Sorry to hear your cards are broken... Must not really be a pleasant feeling... I'll keep my dog out the next time I open one of my comps...

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Wentelteefje

Originally posted by: Techno
Okie dokie.. I'll wait for the 1900's.. I hope the new cards are less then 10 inch's long.. I guess its back to my old athlon xp for a few weeks/months.

Don't be surprised if they are longer... :-S Already looked at pics of the X1900? It's really huge... It will probably be more than 10 inches long... Anyone knows the exact length of the PCIe 16x connector so we can measure it?

BTW Sorry to hear your cards are broken... Must not really be a pleasant feeling... I'll keep my dog out the next time I open one of my comps...

I don't think he ever said that he actually CONFIRMED that they were broken anywere in this thread. He just said they broke, has it made sure? they still have warrenties???????? I need to know these things.

 

[beggerking]

how big is your dog......destroyed it by just setting on it?
anyway, I say just get one and wait for g71 or better

 

[Wentelteefje]

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: Wentelteefje

Originally posted by: Techno
Okie dokie.. I'll wait for the 1900's.. I hope the new cards are less then 10 inch's long.. I guess its back to my old athlon xp for a few weeks/months.

Don't be surprised if they are longer... :-S Already looked at pics of the X1900? It's really huge... It will probably be more than 10 inches long... Anyone knows the exact length of the PCIe 16x connector so we can measure it?

BTW Sorry to hear your cards are broken... Must not really be a pleasant feeling... I'll keep my dog out the next time I open one of my comps...

I don't think he ever said that he actually CONFIRMED that they were broken anywere in this thread. He just said they broke, has it made sure? they still have warrenties???????? I need to know these things.

He mentions "a few parts on the 7800s are either loose or bent", so I think they will probably be broken... He will have tried them out already eh... About the warranty, maybe he's lucky yeah...

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Wentelteefje

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: Wentelteefje

Originally posted by: Techno
Okie dokie.. I'll wait for the 1900's.. I hope the new cards are less then 10 inch's long.. I guess its back to my old athlon xp for a few weeks/months.

Don't be surprised if they are longer... :-S Already looked at pics of the X1900? It's really huge... It will probably be more than 10 inches long... Anyone knows the exact length of the PCIe 16x connector so we can measure it?

BTW Sorry to hear your cards are broken... Must not really be a pleasant feeling... I'll keep my dog out the next time I open one of my comps...

I don't think he ever said that he actually CONFIRMED that they were broken anywere in this thread. He just said they broke, has it made sure? they still have warrenties???????? I need to know these things.

He mentions "a few parts on the 7800s are either loose or bent", so I think they will probably be broken... He will have tried them out already eh... About the warranty, maybe he's lucky yeah...

You think there broken??? Maby the HS is all thats broken, or a capacitor is bent, in that case the cards will be fine. Thinking is bad so STOP it

 

[Wentelteefje]

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: Wentelteefje

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: Wentelteefje

Originally posted by: Techno
Okie dokie.. I'll wait for the 1900's.. I hope the new cards are less then 10 inch's long.. I guess its back to my old athlon xp for a few weeks/months.

Don't be surprised if they are longer... :-S Already looked at pics of the X1900? It's really huge... It will probably be more than 10 inches long... Anyone knows the exact length of the PCIe 16x connector so we can measure it?

BTW Sorry to hear your cards are broken... Must not really be a pleasant feeling... I'll keep my dog out the next time I open one of my comps...

I don't think he ever said that he actually CONFIRMED that they were broken anywere in this thread. He just said they broke, has it made sure? they still have warrenties???????? I need to know these things.

He mentions "a few parts on the 7800s are either loose or bent", so I think they will probably be broken... He will have tried them out already eh... About the warranty, maybe he's lucky yeah...

You think there broken??? Maby the HS is all thats broken, or a capacitor is bent, in that case the cards will be fine. Thinking is bad so STOP it

Dunno mate... He will have tested 'em eh!!! If they don't work... I mean, a 2.5 foot fall down could be deadly for those cards...

Sorry about the thinking, have an exam tomorrow...

 

[Subwayeatbig]

When did you buy them. Why not say that it was damaged during transition.