Gigabyte Super OC GTX 480's - VERY LOW PRICES!

thebigak · 2 Apr 2011 at 18:17

I have had pretty good dealings with Overclockers over the years. Had to RMA a 7800GT years ago that developed a fault, and that was replaced with a 7900GTO in good time. Recently all my orders been arriving very quickly and in good condition, so just waiting to see how the new card performs and hoping I don't have to pay for another special delivery parcel...

Cleeecooo · 2 Apr 2011 at 18:21

thebigak said:
I have had pretty good dealings with Overclockers over the years. Had to RMA a 7800GT years ago that developed a fault, and that was replaced with a 7900GTO in good time. Recently all my orders been arriving very quickly and in good condition, so just waiting to see how the new card performs and hoping I don't have to pay for another special delivery parcel...

Their delivery company just fails

Rroff · 2 Apr 2011 at 18:22

juno_first said:
This comment debunks any proof of re-selling cards

I think what everyone is wondering, is if we've been receiving cards which have previously been returned for whatever reason.
As re-selling is being practiced elsewhere, eg. I bought a universal remote from Argos & the touch screen was covered in fingerprints, meaning it was not new & when I returned it the attendant replaced it without question.

Due to this cards higher than normal failure rate, then more cards will be returned & thus, consumers are naturally concerned about re-selling & receiving a card which is sub-par.

A shame theres no way to verify then, that this underhanded practice is going on.
As my experiences of OCUK have been less than encouraging to develop a trusting relationship, then Im airing on the side of caution & will always research a product outside of the OCUK website in search of trustworthy information.

Unless the box is obviously worn inside, finger prints on the hardware itself, etc. theres no easy way to tell if its been returned previously.

Cleeecooo · 2 Apr 2011 at 18:29

Rroff said:
Unless the box is obviously worn inside, finger prints on the hardware itself, etc. theres no easy way to tell if its been returned previously.

After getting the box back from RMA, there were 5-7 rips inside the box where the PCIe thingy goes. Me thinks a drunk person tried to put it in*. hehe

then again, THIS* may explain some of it

*Obviously I am joking

thebigak · 2 Apr 2011 at 18:36

Cleeecooo said:
After getting the box back from RMA, there were 5-7 rips inside the box where the PCIe thingy goes. Me thinks a drunk person tried to put it in*. hehe
then again, THIS* may explain some of it

*Obviously I am joking

HAHA! Did they not just send a whole new box and card out? Or was your one a NFF?

Cleeecooo · 2 Apr 2011 at 18:47

thebigak said:
HAHA! Did they not just send a whole new box and card out? Or was your one a NFF?

NFF

thebigak · 2 Apr 2011 at 18:51

Cleeecooo said:
NFF

Odd how mine is being replaced, at least I hope they have actually sent a new one and not the same old duffer! That glue smudge would be a dead giveaway...

Cleeecooo · 2 Apr 2011 at 19:10

thebigak said:
Odd how mine is being replaced, at least I hope they have actually sent a new one and not the same old duffer! That glue smudge would be a dead giveaway...

well, yours was replaced AFTER OC got more stock

I'm not implying anything

*whistles*

thebigak · 2 Apr 2011 at 19:19

Cleeecooo said:
well, yours was replaced AFTER OC got more stock

I'm not implying anything
*whistles*

Ahhhhhhh I see. Had no idea the stock was replenished at any time, just thought they had shed loads from the start.

Cleeecooo · 2 Apr 2011 at 19:19

thebigak said:
Ahhhhhhh I see. Had no idea the stock was replenished at any time, just thought they had shed loads from the start.

100 at start
Got 220 more

Cleeecooo · 2 Apr 2011 at 20:02

Anyone want to phone Gigabyte?
Here's a quote from an email they sent me:

Any technical enquiry can be written and sent to this e mail which will then be forwarded on or please call 01908 322878 and at the voice prompts, press the correct extension for Tech Support/FAE Dept.

Cleeecooo · 2 Apr 2011 at 22:00

Quick Q,
If I admit that I reset the card to stock 480 speeds, will Gigabyte immediately void my warranty?

tigerblood · 3 Apr 2011 at 09:58

well after weeks of research into building my new pc, i was a little nervous about buying this card after all the problems people have experienced

but ive gotta say, this card is phenomenal . although that could be because i haven't built a pc for years. my current/old pc is an athlon 2800xp with a fx5900 gfx card lol

i wanted something to play mmorpg's with, and my main concern was getting good performance in ffxiv

with over 5400 on high and 6480 on low with out of the box stock settings on cpu / gpu is way over what i expected

however, i do need some advice as a lot of reviews say it's quiet but mine sounds louder than my original xbox 360

i noticed you can adjust the fans using ocguru but is it safe to leave it at 30% rather than auto? i don't want it burning out

HammyUK · 3 Apr 2011 at 10:09

Very nice price

tigerblood · 3 Apr 2011 at 10:12

HammyUK said:
Very nice price

after seeing my results, i can't imagine a better card for the money

Cleeecooo · 3 Apr 2011 at 10:19

As long as you monitor the temps with afterburner, keeping it at 30 should be fine.

Randall8686 · 3 Apr 2011 at 11:47

what software should i use to monitor this card and maybe play with the OC ?

Cleeecooo · 3 Apr 2011 at 11:59

Randall8686 said:
what software should i use to monitor this card and maybe play with the OC ?

MSI Afterburner

Randall8686 · 3 Apr 2011 at 12:00

Cleeecooo said:
MSI Afterburner

Thank you

tigerblood · 3 Apr 2011 at 13:24

thanks for responses about temps

ive also noticed when i watched videos on youtube of this card, the power phase led's switch on and off

on mine they are all on, all the time?

is this normal or have i not installed something right?

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