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Agreed,OP have you tried to remove the heatsink and reapply thermal paste and make sure the heatsink isn't clogged up with dust? You may not have to send it back afterall.
But still can't see how it can overheat that quickly though.
uh oh i just bought a XFX GT.
Oddly enough we're talking about their customer service, not their cards.I only use XFX cards, all the others seem to blow up, are DOA or just don't work as advertised.