Another busted BFG 8800gtx OC2

Retikulan · 7 Apr 2008 at 23:45

It's ironic that i replied to a post earlier in which someone asked about BFG RMA'S and now i find myself in the same position as the original poster. I must be the unluckiest guy in this forum as this is my second 8800gtx oc2 thats failed in only three months and thats while running at stock speeds.

Has anyone else had this happen to them in such a short time?

ten80p · 7 Apr 2008 at 23:47

Jeez, thats well unlucky esp at stock, hope you get a quick replacement

Retikulan · 8 Apr 2008 at 00:09

I've read on another forum that some people underclocked their 8800gtx oc2 to prevent this very problem but i don't know if there's any truth in this.

ajones32 · 8 Apr 2008 at 00:22

Indeed there is truth, I've underclocked OC2 from the factory set 626 to just 620 to avoid crashes etc, isn't a major problem and doesn't bother me but it's still rather odd.

Retikulan · 8 Apr 2008 at 00:35

I underclocked mine after i noticed some strange graphic anomalies in cod4 and hellgate london but i fear it's too little too late.

HeX · 8 Apr 2008 at 09:11

Complain when you send it back about it being your second to die in as many months, you might get a free upgrade

Greebo · 8 Apr 2008 at 09:32

HeX said:
Complain when you send it back about it being your second to die in as many months, you might get a free upgrade

To a 9800 GTX???? Some debate as to whether that counts as an upgrade

HeX · 8 Apr 2008 at 09:39

Was thinking more like an Ultra

Greebo · 8 Apr 2008 at 09:45

HeX said:
Was thinking more like an Ultra

Ah now that would be a result

Junk · 8 Apr 2008 at 10:08

From experience BFG support is very good, i had a turnaround inside a week from them. If it's *** second time, hassle them for an advance replacement as they are supposed to do this if the replacement is faulty, although too much time may have gone by.

LoadsaMoney · 8 Apr 2008 at 11:54

You should RMA em, you don't buy gfx cards and have to underclock them for them to work.

Retikulan · 8 Apr 2008 at 12:06

Not sure if i want another 8800gtx oc2 as i can't afford the £38 charge from dhl every time i have to rma back to BFG.
What would my chances be of getting a different replacement from them , and if i do what is comparable to my 8800gtx oc2.

LoadsaMoney · 8 Apr 2008 at 12:08

Theres only 3x cards they can give you, another GTX, an Ultra, or a 9800 GX2, everything else would be a downgrade.

Scoobz0511 · 8 Apr 2008 at 12:17

LoadsaMoney said:
You should RMA em, you don't buy gfx cards and have to underclock them for them to work.

this is very true and sort of defeats the objective of buying such a powerfull card if u only have to down clock it.

I Tbh would ask them for an ultra as a upgrade

HeX · 8 Apr 2008 at 12:33

Retikulan said:
Not sure if i want another 8800gtx oc2 as i can't afford the £38 charge from dhl every time i have to rma back to BFG.
What would my chances be of getting a different replacement from them , and if i do what is comparable to my 8800gtx oc2.

£38!

Where are you sending em? =/

Shrapnel · 8 Apr 2008 at 12:56

There is a service on Fle-bay that allows you to use 'spare pallet space'. It's very cheap. Have a hunt.

Retikulan · 8 Apr 2008 at 15:02

They get sent to someplace in Wales.
Plus BFG state in the email they send that you must use a trackable courier service with shipping insurance in the chance that your graphics card gets "lost" while en route.

tetsuo · 8 Apr 2008 at 15:48

Retikulan said:
They get sent to someplace in Wales.
Plus BFG state in the email they send that you must use a trackable courier service with shipping insurance in the chance that your graphics card gets "lost" while en route.

These people are good, just sent a 250£ insured item weighing 28kg next day delivery and pick up just £19.

http://www.interparcel.com/

G_Wizz · 8 Apr 2008 at 15:58

Retikulan said:
They get sent to someplace in Wales.
Plus BFG state in the email they send that you must use a trackable courier service with shipping insurance in the chance that your graphics card gets "lost" while en route.

Royal mail special delivery, insured up to 500 and fully trackable, only about a quid more than first class recorded for under 2kg.

Retikulan · 8 Apr 2008 at 18:42

Great stuff, you guys just saved me time and money.
Will be using either royal mail or interparcel from now on, thanks guys.