8800GTX died... What do you think I'll get back?

[Joeteck]

Had a 8800GTX with artifacts... Since it has a limited lifetime warranty, what do you think I'll get back?

GTS 250? 260 216? Another 8800GTX?

[psionic98]

all depends on the company.. if they have any gtxs layin around you might get it back.. otherwise you'll get its equiv in the new model codes.. i think its a 260 if im not mistaken.. not sure if you'd get the 216 model though

[mxthunder]

Keep us posted, ill be curious. What brand was it?

[petteyg359]

If they go with closest hardware, I'd think a 250. If they go with "gain a lifetime customer", they'd go with a 260 :)

[madhatter256]

Or a 9800 equivalent, too.

Had a customer who's 8800GTX went bad, too, it was an XFX. Got back a 9800GTX(??), equivalent in terms of pricing. It was essentially an upgrade.

[Joeteck]

Or a 9800 equivalent, too.

Had a customer who's 8800GTX went bad, too, it was an XFX. Got back a 9800GTX(??), equivalent in terms of pricing. It was essentially an upgrade.


Hmm... Its almost 3 years old.... Hopefully they don't have 9800GTX's.... It is an EVGA... I've bought 20 or so video cards from them so far... So, I'm hoping a 260, or maybe 275!

[killem2]

gt250! Renaming FTL.

good luck maybe they will screw up and get ya 280 ;D

[MattNo5ss]

I would expect a GTS 250. Maybe they have some extra GTX260s laying around, and are willing to part with them to make room for their new cards...

[Joeteck]

Looks like the 8800GTX.

Shipping Out Option Selected: UPS Ground
Part Number Out: 768-P2-N831-AR
Next Step: RMA Complete

[Nebulous]

Not too shabby I 'spoze. I know you was hoping for an upgrade tho :-/

[720x770]

since the 8800 series is pretty old in the hardware world, I'd be cautious. they add the word 'limited' in lifetime warranty for a reason. It was artifacting for a reason, and if that reason is found to be not covered under warranty, or they find nothing wrong with it, they'll send it back to you and you'll foot the bill for shipping. They can tell if a product is damaged from improper use like too high of an OC or overheating in general.

The EVGA limited lifetime warranty is only eligible for part numbers ending in:
-A1, -A2, -A3, -A4, -AR, -AX, -CR, -CX, -DX, -FR, -FX, -SG, -SX. (with product registration 30 days from purchase)

yours should end in -AR, so it extends to the 8800gtx.

All EVGA Products purchased ON or AFTER November 1, 2006 MUST be registered within 30 days from ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE to receive our limited lifetime warranty. (All products not registered within 30 days will ONLY receive a 1 year limited warranty.)

Removal and or Defacing of Serial/Part number sticker(s) on ANY EVGA products WILL void ALL warranties.

ALL Defective products sent in for RMA replacement MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE / RECEIPT.

Products sent in for RMA will be repaired or replaced with a product of equal or greater performance.

Products purchased second hand or from an auction site do not carry any warranty.

There is no physical damage to the PCB, GPU/chipset, or components that are caused by: Damage due to improper installation, damage during modification of any kind, damage during any type of aftermarket cooling installation, and water damage of any kind.





NO WAY you'll get a 275 back though rofl. I'm willing to bet you'll get an 8800gtx back, especially considering many people probably used their upgrade program to save money, sending in a few 8800's and paying the difference for a better card.

[Marshmallow64]

Maybe 9800?

[petteyg359]

Maybe 9800?

I'm willing to bet you'll get an 8800gtx back

Come on people, read the dang thread, or at least just two posts previous, before posting...

Looks like the 8800GTX.

Shipping Out Option Selected: UPS Ground
Part Number Out: 768-P2-N831-AR
Next Step: RMA Complete

[Joeteck]

Come on people, read the dang thread, or at least just two posts previous, before posting...


Thanks... I was waiting for someone to post this.... Could not believe it actually...

[thideras]

Thanks... I was waiting for someone to post this.... Could not believe it actually...But....but that means I actually have to pay attention and read for more than 30 seconds :(

Interesting they had some in stock though; that is an old card. Although, another company replaced my 7800gt when the G80's had been out for a long time.

[Joeteck]

But....but that means I actually have to pay attention and read for more than 30 seconds :(
.


Now that's freakin funny!

[madhatter256]

You might be getting a repaired 8800GTX and not a NEW replacement.... stress test that card when you get it....

[killem2]

Dang, well at least you got something back equal / better. I hope that if I need to return my 5850 that I don't have to until 5-6 years later and get a nice new shiny HD 7xxxx series :)

[corrosion231]

I had to RMA my 8800GTX back to EVGA back in march of last year and they sent me a GTX260 216.

[Joeteck]

I had to RMA my 8800GTX back to EVGA back in march of last year and they sent me a GTX260 216.


However, Mine is a few years old.... Not worth the money any longer..

[ratbuddy]

Dang, well at least you got something back equal / better. I hope that if I need to return my 5850 that I don't have to until 5-6 years later and get a nice new shiny HD 7xxxx series :)

For whatever it's worth, the 7 series will probably be out next year :beer:

[jstutman]

I JUST got my RMA approved from a8800 GT SSC and they are sending me a 512-P3-N871-TR, which a google search shows it being a 9800 GTX

*I guess there is no rhyme or reason. They just pull a card out of the hat.

[720x770]

I JUST got my RMA approved from a8800 GT SSC and they are sending me a 512-P3-N871-TR, which a google search shows it being a 9800 GTX

*I guess there is no rhyme or reason. They just pull a card out of the hat.

you should be happy, you got a moderately better card back. 8800gt SSC > 8800GTX > 9800GTX

[freeagent]

I RMA'd my 295 not long ago, I was hopeing to get back a single pcb card, but they gave me a brand new dual pcb 295. Cant win em all I suppose :D

I just hope this one doesnt die, because I dont have anymore backup cards :cry:

[ratbuddy]

you should be happy, you got a moderately better card back. 8800gt SSC > 8800GTX > 9800GTX

There is no 8800GT better than any 9800GTX.

[720x770]

There is no 8800GT better than any 9800GTX.

I think you misunderstood. it's going from least powerful to most powerful in that order starting from the first one listed. This should have been apparent common sense just by looking at the listing.

[Owenator]

I think you misunderstood. it's going from least powerful to most powerful in that order starting from the first one listed. This should have been apparent common sense just by looking at the listing.
Not common sense at all. You used the wrong symbol then, didn't you. :eek:

I tthink you should have written: 8800gt SSC < 8800GTX < 9800GTX

As in "8800gt SSC is less than a 8800GTX which is less than a 9800GTX" :)

[720x770]

Not common sense at all. You used the wrong symbol then, didn't you. :eek:

I tthink you should have written: 8800gt SSC < 8800GTX < 9800GTX

As in "8800gt SSC is less than a 8800GTX which is less than a 9800GTX" :)

I didn't use the wrong symbol, you assumed it was 'greater than less than' math terms, when it was not. it was much simpler, just 'arrows' pointing towards the next best one, i.e. LINEAR.

It was in fact arrows pointing to the next best one. That should have been apparent simply by me saying he got a better deal by getting a 9800 back. Instead, it seems like all you did was see '8800gt SSC < 8800GTX < 9800GTX' while reading nothing else and thinking to yourself 'OOh someones wrong on the internet, I MUST correct them!'.


If I type out 'start menu > program files > accessories' will you then assume that program files is less than start menu?

[Owenator]

I didn't use the wrong symbol, you assumed it was 'greater than less than' math terms, when it was not. it was much simpler, just 'arrows' pointing towards the next best one, i.e. LINEAR.

It was in fact arrows pointing to the next best one. That should have been apparent simply by me saying he got a better deal by getting a 9800 back. Instead, it seems like all you did was see '8800gt SSC < 8800GTX < 9800GTX' while reading nothing else and thinking to yourself 'OOh someones wrong on the internet, I MUST correct them!'.


If I type out 'start menu > program files > accessories' will you then assume that program files is less than start menu?
If you wanted arrows why not use something like this "=>" ? They are less likely to cause confusion. That is what I would use in your example of Start => Program Files => Accessories

It is hard sometimes to communicate ideas with text alone. Hope this helps.

[720x770]

If you wanted arrows why not use something like this "=>" ? They are less likely to cause confusion. That is what I would use in your example of Start => Program Files => Accessories

It is hard sometimes to communicate ideas with text alone. Hope this helps.

I believe my context is as valid if not more than he claims his to be. I know you're trying to help, but he's just trying to tell someone to do things his way, while also leaping before looking.

If he had read my post entirely, he shouldn't have been confused. that's the point. read on to learn why...

I clearly stated: 'you should be happy, you got a moderately better card back.'

that was in reply to the post where jstutman said he sent in his 8800gt SSC and got a 9800gt back. That was even quoted in my post so there is NO excuse.

now you get what I'm saying? he just saw '8800gt SSC > 8800GTX > 9800GTX'. didn't even bother to read the first part of my post and the quoting, made assumptions, and decided, "this guy is WRONG!!! How can he think an 8800GT is better than a 9800GT!?! Oh I better tell him the error of his naughty ways!"

Obviously, if he had read the part where I said 'you should be happy, you got a moderately better card back.' and saw the quoting, that would have explained everything.

I can't stress this enough, he did NOT read my entire post before coming to a conclusion and replying. This, and this alone is the reason he led himself to think I was saying an 8800gt is better than a 9800gt.

I mean really, once you break it down and look at it, it sorta has a trolling smell to it.

[ratbuddy]

I believe my context is as valid if not more than he claims his to be. I know you're trying to help, but he's just trying to tell someone to do things his way, while also leaping before looking.

If he had read my post entirely, he shouldn't have been confused. that's the point. read on to learn why...

I clearly stated: 'you should be happy, you got a moderately better card back.'

that was in reply to the post where jstutman said he sent in his 8800gt SSC and got a 9800gt back. That was even quoted in my post so there is NO excuse.

now you get what I'm saying? he just saw '8800gt SSC > 8800GTX > 9800GTX'. didn't even bother to read the first part of my post and the quoting, made assumptions, and decided, "this guy is WRONG!!! How can he think an 8800GT is better than a 9800GT!?! Oh I better tell him the error of his naughty ways!"

Obviously, if he had read the part where I said 'you should be happy, you got a moderately better card back.' and saw the quoting, that would have explained everything.

I can't stress this enough, he did NOT read my entire post before coming to a conclusion and replying. This, and this alone is the reason he led himself to think I was saying an 8800gt is better than a 9800gt.

I mean really, once you break it down and look at it, it sorta has a trolling smell to it.

Calm down. I did read the whole post, and I did not say something like 'OMG HE THINKS 8800GT IS BETTER THAN 9800GTX WHAT A NOOB!!'

Just pointed out that the 8800GT is not faster in case someone saw the incorrect use of > and thought it meant what it looked like it meant.

[bda1967]

he just saw '8800gt SSC > 8800GTX > 9800GTX'. didn't even bother to read the first part of my post and the quoting, made assumptions, and decided, "this guy is WRONG!!! How can he think an 8800GT is better than a 9800GT!?! Oh I better tell him the error of his naughty ways!"


Dude that is the funniest thing that I've read in a long time! I was busting out laughing so hard that I started to cry. I'm at work too and people are looking at me like I'm not actually trying to look like I'm working. :D

Anyway I knew what you were conveying but I was a little confused at the symbology you used though. No biggie, it's just a simple miscommunication between the sender (you) and the receivers (us). You definitely gave me something to chuckle about for the rest of the day.

[720x770]

hehe, glad u got a laugh out of it ;)

[Sydney]

Wait, your RMA took 2 days?

It's almost been a month since my 8800GTX left my hands towards EVGA :O

I certainly hope I get a GTX260 or at the very least a GTS250.

If I get a 8800GTX back I think I'll just sell it and buy myself a HD5770 or even a HD5870

[Owenator]

I mean really, once you break it down and look at it, it sorta has a trolling smell to it.
If that is aimed at Ratbuddy then you are out of line. If it is a self admission then I am glad you are so self aware. :santa:

[WarriorII]

hmm.... I got a reported post from this Thread.....

Only thing I can say is that if you feel butt hurt about comments in here, or have a problem, you take it up with that person directly instead of crying Wolf when you are feeling sensitive.

Reporting a post is for real problems.

Oh BTW Owneator is the assigned Senior for the Area, he'd be another contact for you to bring it up with.

WarriorII

[Joeteck]

Actually, This has been thread jacked! No one is even remotely talking about my original post...

But if anyone cares... I got a 8800GTX back today. Which is why I asked in the first place.... lol.

[720x770]

MOD EDIT for Thread Cr@p - WII


They have an exchange program so people can send in their older card in exchange for a newer card at a cheaper price (it has strict requirements). this basically fuels their warranties since they don't produce models after so long, and saves them money from having to replace an old card with something much newer but equal value.

[Owenator]

Actually, This has been thread jacked! No one is even remotely talking about my original post...

But if anyone cares... I got a 8800GTX back today. Which is why I asked in the first place.... lol.
Glad you got it back. :rock: An 8800GTX is still a decent card for most games if you run a moderate resolution. I bet it would be pretty cheap to get a second for SLI if you wanted.

[Joeteck]

Glad you got it back. :rock: An 8800GTX is still a decent card for most games if you run a moderate resolution. I bet it would be pretty cheap to get a second for SLI if you wanted.

My buddy retired his 8800GTX for a GTX280 about a year ago, like I did. I'm curious now what two 8800GTX's would do in SLI. Probably not worth it just in the power requirements alone, but a single card would make a darn good PhysX card!!!

[Owenator]

My buddy retired his 8800GTX for a GTX280 about a year ago, like I did. I'm curious now what two 8800GTX's would do in SLI. Probably not worth it just in the power requirements alone, but a single card would make a darn good PhysX card!!!
I did something similar, altough more convoluted. I bought two OC'd GTX260's (on sale :D) for SLI. I only went SLI because my new main monitor is 1920 x 1080 and that was too much for my sinlge non OC'd 260. The 260's were cheap and I wanted a 'bridge' until a faster new Nvidia single card soluiton came out. I gave my non OC'd 260 to my buddy and got back the 8800GTX I had given him.

I didn't think about the 8800GTX as a PhysX's card, hmm. The newer Nvidia drivers let me turn on PhysX and SLI with my two 260's. Interesting idea if my Mobo supports it. The 8800GTX seems like a lot of horsepower for just PhysX, hmm.

[jazon1]

Wait, your RMA took 2 days?

It's almost been a month since my 8800GTX left my hands towards EVGA :O

I certainly hope I get a GTX260 or at the very least a GTS250.

If I get a 8800GTX back I think I'll just sell it and buy myself a HD5770 or even a HD5870
you'll probably get a 9800GTX also

[jstutman]

Wait, your RMA took 2 days?

It's almost been a month since my 8800GTX left my hands towards EVGA :O

I certainly hope I get a GTX260 or at the very least a GTS250.

If I get a 8800GTX back I think I'll just sell it and buy myself a HD5770 or even a HD5870

Have you checked your tracking number? It takes but like a day once they recieve your video card. I had a tracking # email way before I got the "replacement being sent" email

Log into your evga account and see what the status says. I am to think if it has been a month, they might have not got your card in the mail.

[dazworld]

Hi Joeteck,

Bought an Asus almost 3 years ago and in Dec 09, it started to fail - lines appearing on the screen, even at BIOS; also the card was causing blue-screens. Returned to Asus and waiting a month for it to be returned - their repair centre is in Northern Europe. Impressed at Asus' 3 year warranty, I was not impressed with their UK agent 'Creative Computing' who, when the card was returned from Asus Northen Europe, held my card there for 1 week as they only post cards to customers on a Monday! I was without a graphics card and my card was sitting on a shelf!

Alas, curious at whether my lovely GTX would be returned, it was but without a note to what, if anything, Asus did to it, I asked, but they didn't say what they'd done to fix it.

1 month using the returned card, with a new Windows 7 Pro environment, it's failed again - its not Windows' fault (this time) as I've tested with my other GTX installed (was running using SLI) but when booting, I don't have anything showing on my monitor, not even BIOS.

As its still in its 3 year warranty, its returning to Asus another time. So, with expectations of waiting a month, I'll need to (but least this time have a spare GTX).

Moral. I will definitely buy Asus again even though a unit unit has failed, but their 3 year warranty is great.

Now, answering your original post, I'm happy with either my GTX returned or a new replacement. However, if they did return a newer card, I shall need something more than a £100 250 or £150 260 as I paid £380 for my card! I don't wish to SLI again - for the increase in power consumption, but it may give me the opportunity to do so again.

[Zap]

However, if they did return a newer card, I shall need something more than a £100 250 or £150 260 as I paid £380 for my card! I don't wish to SLI again - for the increase in power consumption, but it may give me the opportunity to do so again.

That's not how it works. It has to do with performance and not cost.

What if someone bought the same card as you on a killer sale and only paid £300 for it? What if someone was an early adopter and bought it at a B&M shop and paid £450 for it? Would you expect to get a better card than the former and a lesser card than the latter? After all, while they're exactly the same, different prices were paid for them.

[Twister60]

There were a lot of good posts regarding how the companies choose what they send back, I'm saving this thread, though it could become a sticky on its own, once its cleaned up...

[rainless]

Actually, This has been thread jacked! No one is even remotely talking about my original post...

But if anyone cares... I got a 8800GTX back today. Which is why I asked in the first place.... lol.

Wow... I have a hard time believing they still had any of those still laying around!

Which company was it?

I had an EVGA 8800GTS... had it RMAed 3 times and got THREE 8800GTS. (The last two were the A3 core.)

I don't think I ever use my 260 enough for it to die on me... Unless it dies of boredom or something... :p

[Neuromancer]

If you wanted arrows why not use something like this "=>" ? They are less likely to cause confusion. That is what I would use in your example of Start => Program Files => Accessories

It is hard sometimes to communicate ideas with text alone. Hope this helps.

*ding we have a winner. This is not an art forum but one based on science and technology. I cant find any refernce to it being called an arrow, only a greater than/less than symbol

I do disgaree with your notation that => would be an arrow. That would be equal to or greater than. People drawing arrows in "ASCII" tend to do --> <-- that :blah:


JOETECK: At least you got a decent card back. :)

[Sydney]

So, EVGA sent me a broken 8800GTX to replace my old 8800GTX...

I sent them an email, a week later a GTX275 showed up on my doorstep.

Now I just need to send them the broken 8800GTX back. :D