PNY 8800 GTX RMA?

Quizard

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Just a quick question if I was to RMA this card what would I get back since it has been deactivated for 2 years now?
 

Leyawiin

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If they're anything like other companies you'll get what would be a comparible model in today's terms (and almost assuredly a "reconditioned" return from someone else). If they're generous, a GTX 260. If not, a 9800 GTX+. After building PCs since 2002 I finally had a video card burn out on me (a five month old EVGA GTX 260). I'm contesting the RMA I was sent yesterday. Mine was pristine - the one they sent looked like it had beat to death in a dozen different PCs in its short life. Scuffs, scratches, peeling labels. Basically, expect the worst and be ready to fight.
 

WT

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PNY has long been vilified for their warranty wording, and their 'limited lifetime' warranty is apparently only two years after the initial release date of a product.

More PNY warranty issues

I hope you are able to have them deal with your card, so keep us informed on what happens. I wouldn't buy any PNY cards at even a very reduced price based on that warranty issue.
 

Denithor

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Originally posted by: Leyawiin
Mine was pristine - the one they sent looked like it had beat to death in a dozen different PCs in its short life. Scuffs, scratches, peeling labels.

The last three people who received that card from the RMA department didn't take good card of it either.

:laugh:

That doesn't sound like most of the experiences I've heard of about EVGA's service though. Normally they're seen as the best-of-the-best for their service & policies. Please keep us posted on your ongoing experience also.