MSi gaming R9 270 fan oil leak?

[jh30uk]

Cannot be using military grade bearings.

 

[chief barker]

^ What did he say?

 

[arknor]

that'll be those "military spec components" in action

 

[Mei]

wow this is worrying ><
mine seems fine but not had it long

its not like these are new fans? its the same cooler design, and if its happening to 270's its not a heat thing either

just a lot of defective fans!? not good

 

[triss]

I hope thats military spec oil driping thou

 

[Mei]

I hope thats military spec oil driping thou

hehe

 

[PCM2]

I read about this issue on the MSI R9 290 Gaming card as well, which must use the same bearings. That, complaints about 'cheap' build quality elsewhere and some questions over cooling performance really put me off that card. I ended up going for the PowerColor PCS+ model instead for a similar price. It seems to have great cooling performance and be a reliable card - and hopefully no oil leaks.

 

[4737Joker]

MSI seem to be dishing out quite a lot of faulty AMD cards at the minute, seems to be posts about them every day.

 

[Mei]

I read about this issue on the MSI R9 290 Gaming card as well, which must use the same bearings. That, complaints about 'cheap' build quality elsewhere and some questions over cooling performance really put me off that card. I ended up going for the PowerColor PCS+ model instead for a similar price. It seems to have great cooling performance and be a reliable card - and hopefully no oil leaks.

the msi seems very solid built, i wouldnt want to get in the way of one if it thrown at me (with also the possible hazard of getting oil in my eye)

i had 2, one was faulty(not the fans), the one i have left seems great, i have a tri-x on the way not sure when tho

and not sure now if i should trade the good msi i have left in for a tri-x too
i guess see how i feel over the next week but seems great ><

 

[MOOGLEYS]

Cannot be using military grade bearings.

If it's leaking oil they are definitely using military spec components.

I love the "Military spec" crud MSI use, always makes me chuckle....

 

[alex_123_fra]

Is this a twin FozR cooler issue generally? Anyone seen it on the 780s?

I watercooled one of my MSI cards but my second 780 is staying on air.

 

[InfiniteNoise]

It seems to be common with AMD cards, I haven't seen a Nvidia MSI card with the same issue.

 

[TOL247]

Just arranged a RMA request for my 270.

I don't think I'll bother with MSI's graphic cards using the same bearing after this.

Let us know how you get on, i think ill take mine out and have a proper look.

 

[Neil79]

MSI seem to be dishing out quite a lot of faulty AMD cards at the minute, seems to be posts about them every day.

and reviews that don't go with what you get! (voltage modifying)

It seems to be the good deal batches up the spout

 

[jh30uk]

^^ Should not have switched sides.

The grass is always greener here.

 

[Neil79]

^^ Should not have switched sides.

The grass is always greener here.

Nvidia should not have been so expensive then

But anyway it's not AMD that are at fault, it's MSI and it wouldn't surprise me if they cut corners for lower prices

 

[chief barker]

^^ Should not have switched sides.

The grass is always greener here.

Yawn

 

[jh30uk]

It was a joke, Mr Serious and he took it as one.

Edit : Actually that is twice you have came in and replied to my comments on this thread and actually adding nothing to original issue as I did before we had a little joke, are you Trolling the new guy?

 

[chief barker]

Of course all of your posts are 'little jokes' regarding Nvidia vs AMD graphics cards

I'm not going to get into an argument about it though.

 

[jh30uk]

I think you are now telling lies as the first few comments were about the actual issue and then the first joke was to do with MSI claims of Military grade parts, nothing to argue about the proof is here.