Is the SB problem RMAing worth it?

Zeebedy · 26 Feb 2011 at 22:12

Hey guys,

I have my setup running pretty sweat now...and have had no problems with the MB so im wondering if it will be worth RMAing as I will not need the extra SATA ports, (currently use 3 out of the 4 safe ones).

IS everyone RMAing their boards??

RTJ

gropingmantis · 26 Feb 2011 at 22:51

If you want to sell your board in the future it will be difficult if it is one of the broken ones. You may want to use those extra ports at some point in the future then you'll be sorry you didn't exchange it for a new one.

Durzel · 26 Feb 2011 at 22:55

I'll be RMA'ing mine broadly for the reason (resale) listed above. Trying to sell a "knackered" one will imo be a nightmare with people knocking you down on price even if they have no intention of using the ports.

That said I don't think I'll be in any particular rush to RMA it, unless there's an incentive to do so or a limited period where it is free shipping, or whatever.

ahenners · 26 Feb 2011 at 23:00

Don't own a sandy bridge board but if the manufacturers are willing to replace the faulty boards then it is definitely worth doing in my opinion. As mentioned even if it doesn't affect you, its probably better to do it in the long run

VoG · 26 Feb 2011 at 23:04

i'll be RMA'ing & i don't use the affected ports either, but Asus look like they'll be doing a like for like swap so i shall be getting rid, purely & simply because B2 chipset boards will be worth peanuts once the B3's come along.

gropingmantis · 26 Feb 2011 at 23:15

I think you can only replace up till June or July or something. Pretty sure there is a cap so anytime in the next few months it has to be done.

PhillyDee · 27 Feb 2011 at 00:00

Just do it. Unless you plan on using the system for the next 5 years. After that, the resale value is negligible.

Stryda09 · 27 Feb 2011 at 00:46

I'll be rmaing just for sake of mind of having it fully working.

Zeebedy · 27 Feb 2011 at 00:58

Yeah, see where you guys are coming from, will probably RMA when available.

RTJ

radar19 · 27 Feb 2011 at 04:05

Can I RMA mine back to OCUK and get a UD7?

DennisMenace · 27 Feb 2011 at 05:05

All of the above reasons, PLUS you get your warranty reset - definitely worth it imho.

kmufc77 · 27 Feb 2011 at 10:08

Durzel said:
I'll be RMA'ing mine broadly for the reason (resale) listed above. Trying to sell a "knackered" one will imo be a nightmare with people knocking you down on price even if they have no intention of using the ports.

That said I don't think I'll be in any particular rush to RMA it, unless there's an incentive to do so or a limited period where it is free shipping, or whatever.

This is the main reason why im sending mine back