Stadtler Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 So i regret to inform you all that I will be out of the gaming business for awhile, my video cards fan decided to stop working last night while I was asleep and my card over heated and fired, I am on my crappy ass work laptop for now. just thought I would let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puss in Boots Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 What all is damaged? Just the video card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes just my video card burned out :'( it was a nice one too lol I had a AMD 7870 2 gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 teaches me not to buy AMD any more i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenHoot Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 :( I was just checking out that graphic card. It compares to the Geforce 670. I was looking to get that. $399.00 on Newegg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes the card is great and found out the problem was not the video card :D so happy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 I am fixed and up and running :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 That was quick :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow Clipz Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 lol super fast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 lol I know my fan on my card did die but thats not what was causing it not to work, the xfx 7870 has a fail safe and you need to reset it in a bios option, after you replace the fans on it (which I did no know until doing some research). After you reset the bios option windows boots and then you have to reinstall driver and your back in business lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 one of my vga fans are broken however it does the job but when my vga gets up to about 70% fan usage it viberates like crazy lucky the only game so far to do that is dead island i can get replacement for 25$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevary Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Lool, nice. See ya on the server then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombi Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Have you checked to see if it's still covered it's manufacturer's warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puss in Boots Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 one of my vga fans are broken however it does the job but when my vga gets up to about 70% fan usage it viberates like crazy lucky the only game so far to do that is dead island i can get replacement for 25$ LOL at first when I read this I thought you said VAG fans. I was like WUT! Good to see it's back up and running. If it keeps causing problems, message me and I'll be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGSgt.Reaper Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah if you can't get it fixed lots of people with leftover cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Glad to see you back in business. I've been noticing some of the AMD radeon cards have very cheap fan. The fan on my Radeon 6870 went out on me and only had it for 8 months. I ended up buying a new fan for it and it took me like 6-7 hours to get it on. I would avoid AMD next time you plan on buying another video card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puss in Boots Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Glad to see you back in business. I've been noticing some of the AMD radeon cards have very cheap fan. The fan on my Radeon 6870 went out on me and only had it for 8 months. I ended up buying a new fan for it and it took me like 6-7 hours to get it on. I would avoid AMD next time you plan on buying another video card. OH CRAP IN BEFORE STEVARY FIRESTORM! :D lol GET HIM!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Lol I know its not working at all now, fan went out on me so I ordered a 650 TI Boosted edition today should be here by Monday as well as a few other additions lol. So show be back in the game soon :( its been a crappy week lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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