Its Brokenz! :/

k1ng · Sep 3, 2007, 12:52 PM

Well, it wont clip in, it wont stay in place ://

What can I do??

>GSXR<mrbusa · Sep 3, 2007, 01:35 PM

Those pictures make me dizzy.
Is that a graphics card?
Is it still under warranty?
Use Arctic adhesive or get that pin out of there and use a small nut and bolt.

k1ng · Sep 3, 2007, 02:11 PM

Yes, it's a 1900XT

Should be still under warrenty though I'm not 100% ..

What type of screw would you use? Because wouldnt it blow the card if it makes contact with anything?

**temeteus82** · Sep 3, 2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1ng

Yes, it's a 1900XT

Should be still under warrenty though I'm not 100% ..

What type of screw would you use? Because wouldnt it blow the card if it makes contact with anything?

If it is under warranty RMA it ASAP.

>GSXR<mrbusa · Sep 3, 2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1ng

Yes, it's a 1900XT

Should be still under warrenty though I'm not 100% ..

What type of screw would you use? Because wouldnt it blow the card if it makes contact with anything?

You can use any nut and bolt that will fit. That is what that metal ring is for around the holes. If you want to be safe then you can use a plastic or rubber washer on the card side.

Reckless187 · Sep 3, 2007, 06:32 PM

Or do what I did & replace that heatsink with some copper GPU heatsinks. Swiftech do a set with stick thermal pads so they just stick straight on I also stuck some on the VRM's too. Didn't make much difference to temps but still an improvement. I also changed the stock cooler for a Zalman VF900. Way quieter & cooler.

CDsDontBurn · Sep 3, 2007, 06:52 PM

if it's under warranty, it shouldn't need to be RMAed. call up the company and ask them to send you a retention clip.

hopefully they will send you a new one.

k1ng · Sep 3, 2007, 09:33 PM

hmm ok ill consider some of what u guys said

thanks

**temeteus82** · Sep 3, 2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Reckless187

Or do what I did & replace that heatsink with some copper GPU heatsinks. Swiftech do a set with stick thermal pads so they just stick straight on I also stuck some on the VRM's too. Didn't make much difference to temps but still an improvement. I also changed the stock cooler for a Zalman VF900. Way quieter & cooler.

Err... that isn't gpu's heatsink its a part of the power system, since the card is PCI-E and has the power connector.

Zardon · Sep 3, 2007, 10:12 PM

you could also do with cleaning the card. while you are at it, id take the cooler off and use some good thermal paste, looks like its been in some hot and dusty conditions for a while in there.

k1ng · Sep 4, 2007, 07:29 PM

I'll do it, one day haha..

CDsDontBurn · Sep 4, 2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

you could also do with cleaning the card. while you are at it, id take the cooler off and use some good thermal paste, looks like its been in some hot and dusty conditions for a while in there.

it's sure cleaner than my old x800xt pe was. remember that? lol.

Zardon · Sep 4, 2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

it's sure cleaner than my old x800xt pe was. remember that? lol.

yeah, did that card ever die of lack of oxygen?

k1ng · Sep 5, 2007, 02:50 AM

pics?

Sep 3, 2007, 12:52 PM	#1
k1ng DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Its Brokenz! :/ Well, it wont clip in, it wont stay in place :// What can I do??

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CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,740 Rep Power: 231 System Specs	if it's under warranty, it shouldn't need to be RMAed. call up the company and ask them to send you a retention clip. hopefully they will send you a new one. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Sep 3, 2007, 01:35 PM	#2
>GSXR<mrbusa im a FREAK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,107 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Those pictures make me dizzy. Is that a graphics card? Is it still under warranty? Use Arctic adhesive or get that pin out of there and use a small nut and bolt.

Sep 3, 2007, 02:11 PM	Thread Starter #3
k1ng DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Yes, it's a 1900XT Should be still under warrenty though I'm not 100% .. What type of screw would you use? Because wouldnt it blow the card if it makes contact with anything?

Sep 3, 2007, 06:32 PM	#6
Reckless187 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 730 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	Or do what I did & replace that heatsink with some copper GPU heatsinks. Swiftech do a set with stick thermal pads so they just stick straight on I also stuck some on the VRM's too. Didn't make much difference to temps but still an improvement. I also changed the stock cooler for a Zalman VF900. Way quieter & cooler.

Sep 3, 2007, 09:33 PM	Thread Starter #8
k1ng DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	hmm ok ill consider some of what u guys said thanks

Sep 3, 2007, 10:12 PM	#10
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	you could also do with cleaning the card. while you are at it, id take the cooler off and use some good thermal paste, looks like its been in some hot and dusty conditions for a while in there.

Sep 4, 2007, 07:29 PM	Thread Starter #11
k1ng DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	I'll do it, one day haha..

Sep 5, 2007, 02:50 AM	Thread Starter #14
k1ng DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	pics?