Burnt vid card?

[Immortal]

Well I changed the hsf of the card... now I think it's burnt or over heated.. I didn't oc it one bit after it first overheated...

that was a long while ago... few days ago I restarted my computer and there's white stripes veritcally across the screen..

I took the vid card out and looked thru it.. replug it back in and there's no problem..

Now it's the same problem today.. so I thought np.. just remove and plug it back in... and still the white stripes still won't go away...

even worse is some of the colors are different.. do u think it's burnt? I'm gonna keep thinking or trying ways to fix it... but I dont know...


damn.. costs me roughly 400 bucks canadian a year ago for this msi gfti4400 card.... TIA

[Immortal]

I think all is lost no?

what do u think about this card?

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/vga/vga_detail.asp?model=G4Ti4800SE-VTD

I have an msi 845 ultra mb.. think that'll work better than my ti4400?

[Brent]

its possible you damaged it

hard to tell

when you put the hsf back on are you sure its coming into contact with the core good, and did you apply some type of thermal paste or epoxy

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Brent
its possible you damaged it

hard to tell

when you put the hsf back on are you sure its coming into contact with the core good, and did you apply some type of thermal paste or epoxy

I applied well.. not an arse load by quite enought thermal compoudn.. artic silver on it...

As I said.. I changed the hsf like 4 months ago and the problem just started... but befor ethat 2-3 months.. it over heated... that's why I needed to change the fan... the old one was faulty...

I think maybe the damage was already done to it before I could change the fan...

[Brent]

Originally posted by Immortal
I applied well.. not an arse load by quite enought thermal compoudn.. artic silver on it...

As I said.. I changed the hsf like 4 months ago and the problem just started... but befor ethat 2-3 months.. it over heated... that's why I needed to change the fan... the old one was faulty...

I think maybe the damage was already done to it before I could change the fan...

possible

but if you are going to replace the card why get a card thats the same speed basically

upgrade to a dx9 capable card like 9500 pro or something

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Brent
possible

but if you are going to replace the card why get a card thats the same speed basically

upgrade to a dx9 capable card like 9500 pro or something

I just need to replace the card.. not upgrade it... and considering the price.. 238.. the 9500 pro is 294.. not much diff...

but I'm not familiar with it and the comp already has the det drivers installed so I don't need to hassle with removing and reinstalling new stuff... also the new game I've been playing has issues with ati cards... heh.. them bastards..

so I'm going to stick with gf until my new comp in the few years to come.... do u think that's a good replacement card?

or do u think it's worth the hassle?

[Brent]

Originally posted by Immortal
I just need to replace the card.. not upgrade it... and considering the price.. 238.. the 9500 pro is 294.. not much diff...

but I'm not familiar with it and the comp already has the det drivers installed so I don't need to hassle with removing and reinstalling new stuff... also the new game I've been playing has issues with ati cards... heh.. them bastards..

so I'm going to stick with gf until my new comp in the few years to come.... do u think that's a good replacement card?

or do u think it's worth the hassle?

i think its an excellent replacement card

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Brent
i think its an excellent replacement card

brent's word I take like god's word... well in vid card replacement anyways..

u are talking bout the gf4800?

[Brent]

Originally posted by Immortal
brent's word I take like god's word... well in vid card replacement anyways..

u are talking bout the gf4800?

yes

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Brent
yes

have I ever told u that u look good?

[Shagster]

Just some words of advice for the future.

If you overclock and like Nvidia (like me:D) Gainward can't do you wrong, they replaced my burned out card no problem.

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Shaggy
Just some words of advice for the future.

If you overclock and like Nvidia (like me:D) Gainward can't do you wrong, they replaced my burned out card no problem.

aye aye! the place I usually shop at don't sell gainward... for some odd reason... the bad thing is they have the best prices u can find... sooo... I was forced to...

[Shagster]

Originally posted by Immortal
aye aye! the place I usually shop at don't sell gainward... for some odd reason... the bad thing is they have the best prices u can find... sooo... I was forced to...


But if all else fails just blame Brent. Its his fault I was arrogant enough to bump my ti4200 to 320mhz core for benchies :D

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Mjky

[Ken]

Hey Immy,
Brent knows way more than I do, so my only thoughts would be have you tried the card in another box yet? Just to make absolutely positively sure that there isn't some issue or conflict with that card and your box... Also have you tried it hooked up to a different monitor?...

It's worth a try...

JMHO :)

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Ken
Hey Immy,
Brent knows way more than I do, so my only thoughts would be have you tried the card in another box yet? Just to make absolutely positively sure that there isn't some issue or conflict with that card and your box... Also have you tried it hooked up to a different monitor?...

It's worth a try...

JMHO :)

no.. it has to be the vid card.... it's been giving me problems for a while now...

that's what I think anyways... I'm gonna get a new card tomorrow and try and I'll report back...

[Brent]

Originally posted by Shaggy
But if all else fails just blame Brent. Its his fault I was arrogant enough to bump my ti4200 to 320mhz core for benchies :D

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Mjky

dang, thats a year old review

lol

[Immortal]

Just a small question..

Do u think it's worth it to get the 9500pro?

[Brent]

Originally posted by Immortal
Just a small question..

Do u think it's worth it to get the 9500pro?

yes

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Brent
yes

short and sweet.. I'll get it then.... just not sure about how I'm gonna install it and such.... welll.. I'll figure it out..

[Brent]

Originally posted by Immortal
short and sweet.. I'll get it then.... just not sure about how I'm gonna install it and such.... welll.. I'll figure it out..

format c:

if you want to be 100% sure you are getting all you can from it

[Shagster]

Immy, let me know where you get it from because methinks your a budget buyer like me. I want a 9500pro too :)

[Immortal]

Originally posted by Shaggy
Immy, let me know where you get it from because methinks your a budget buyer like me. I want a 9500pro too :)

I'm geting it at a local store... downtown... wanna come to toronto? heh