What is the best way to protect my video card?

[FluxCap]

I was just thinking this weekend that I never filled out a warranty card (don't know if you can) for my 9800 Pro. I remember reading about some of the 9800 Pros going bad after 2 months and I have had mine almost that long now. What should I do to insure I can get a replacement if something goes wrong?

 

[FearoftheNight]

Don't performs mods on it.

 

[Tab]

Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
Don't performs mods on it.

Same, dont overclock it at all.

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: FluxCap
What should I do to insure I can get a replacement if something goes wrong?

I don't think he mentioned anything about what to do from keeping things from going wrong 🙂

 

[tenoc]

keep original receipt.

 

[ethebubbeth]

no no no, overclocking just makes it stronger 🙂. But yeah just don't take it out of spec in anyway.

 

[FluxCap]

Ok, I am not overclocking it and never will. So, say it just goes bad, starts having "rolling lines" or starts overheating, then what? RMA? How long can I RMA to ATI?

 

[tenoc]

Geez, what a worry-wart! 😉

You can still register on-line and get warranty info here.

Looks like 3 years for an ATI 9800 Pro.

 

[nRollo]

1. Dress it warmly when it goes outside
2. Never let it swim till an hour after it's eaten
3. Warn it about the dangers of smoking

 

[JulesMaximus]

Don't try to pry the ramsinks off it.

 

[Mem]

Remember to clean the dust out of the video fan,this will help reduce the heat and prolong the life of the card.

 

[FluxCap]

Thanks for the tips, I will register it this morning !

 

[xSauronx]

if you still feel unsafe....ill hold onto it, keep it safe, wont cost you a dime 😉

 

[FluxCap]

if you still feel unsafe....ill hold onto it, keep it safe, wont cost you a dime

Ok, shipping will be just about $350 so send me your address, haha 😉