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so BFG sent me a new video card...

rudeguy

rudeguy

Lifer
the old one overheated only if you gamed on it for a little while. This new one has some severe issues. When I plugged it in I had lines all over my screen, even in safe mode. The only way I can get the thing to work is to have my box on its side, with the video card not screwed in, and I have to bump it a few times to get the alignment right.

This sucks. I just bought a new mobo and more ram and I cant enjoy them because my video card is being a pest.


/rant

Thought you guys might enjoy this. This is the only way I can keep my stuff from crashing.

sideways
right side up

UPDATE PT 3
I just got done installing the new card they sent me. Keep in mind that I paid ~$130 for this card. God love BFG.

link to the card they sent me
 
let me guess... a 6600GT?

check out the link in my sig. it links to some other boards where people hate the 6600 cards.
 
Originally posted by: Stark
let me guess... a 6600GT?

check out the link in my sig. it links to some other boards where people hate the 6600 cards.
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isn't it more of an issue w/ the XFX cards?

Try using another psu.. may or may not help, but you have to isolate the problem first
 
6600 rquires a molex connector in addition to the agp rail, correct? Even if the power supply that came with the case was less than stellar, it should still work at stock speeds and voltages. You could even check in the bios (with another video card) to see how stable the voltage rails are from the power supply. IMO, thers more to the whole problems [and to worry] about than having a 'quality' psu; something is definately up with the card.
 
its a 5900 card. Sorry for the delay in replying, I tried setting my resolution higher than 800x600 and my computer rebooted.

Its the video card. I plan on upgrading the power supply soon, but I highly doubt its the PS
 
hmm in that case, return it again. hehe, it really looks like the card's problem. I suppose you can test out the card on another pc before you sent it in again though...
 
Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
hmm in that case, return it again. hehe, it really looks like the card's problem. I suppose you can test out the card on another pc before you sent it in again though...
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they already are sending me a new card. BFG really is great about these things. They are sending me a new card with a prepaid shipping label for my old one so I won't be out of a card again. They did this without me even asking.

This wasn't meant to be a "help me fix my puter" thread, just a rant.
 
Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
hmm in that case, return it again. hehe, it really looks like the card's problem. I suppose you can test out the card on another pc before you sent it in again though...
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they already are sending me a new card. BFG really is great about these things. They are sending me a new card with a prepaid shipping label for my old one so I won't be out of a card again. They did this without me even asking.

This wasn't meant to be a "help me fix my puter" thread, just a rant.
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wow

prepaid shipping, awesome. i had to rma a radeon 3 times to ATI before they got it right, took almost 3 months.
 
Originally posted by: dartworth
at least you took the time to clean the wiring up in your case...:thumbsup:
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I am not touching a darn thing until the new card arrives. This halfway works, messy wired be damned!!!!
 
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