My GFX fried, what now?

[RoboCod]

So my card died (fried to be exact)

Its the first component Ive actually killed through clocking so I guess I just popped my burnout cherry

I now need a replacement card and I've been hunting around on the MM for a bargain. I'm not sure what to buy really though (not been keeping up to date). A brief scan shows the 8800 as new leaders right? I was looking at a used 1900xtx 512mb or perhaps a 1950 256mb, how do these two cards compare? Would it be worth forking out an extra £80 - £100 for the BFG 8800 OCUK have on offer right now?

My current setup - DFI lanparty, 146opty @ 3ghz, 2gb gskill.

Ta

 

[melbourne720]

Buyers guide:-

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17686356

Basically, 8800 GTS 320MB is at the sweet spot.

 

[RoboCod]

Buyers guide:-

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17686356

Basically, 8800 GTS 320MB is at the sweet spot.

Ooh didnt notice that thread, how very useful. Thanks

[noob] DX10 is fine on XP right? [/noob]

 

[steve258]

The card will run fine on XP but DX10 is exclusive to Vista I'm afraid.

 

[Mr-White]

is the card still under warranty ? can you get away with RMAing it ?

MW

 

[RoboCod]

The card will run fine on XP but DX10 is exclusive to Vista I'm afraid.

Ah, so I will have to install it with DX9 on XP and if I wish to install DX10 later I will have to upgrade to Vista? Well I was intending on purchasing a copy of vista soon anyway

I best get up to date with recent developments eh?

is the card still under warranty ? can you get away with RMAing it ?

MW

Overclocking card till it fries = No more warranty

 

[Mr-White]

they have to prove that's what happened. if there's no markings on the card and you still have the stock cooler you should be able to get it replaced.

MW

 

[paniK]

i agree with that too. as its been fried, I don't think there is any way of proving what the clock speed or memory speed was prior to it dying if the actual graphics core is completely shot