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I'm starting to see texture corruption after playing games for a while, which sounds like a heat issue with my video card. This card actually has a lifetime warranty from BFG, but it's not like it's state-of-the-art anymore (it's a 6800 Ultra OC), and I already went through the RMA process for this card more than once a couple of years ago, so I just don't know how much I want to fight with anyone to replace it once again. Sigh.

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Re: video card

Oct 3, 2007, 13:57

banddirector

I had a 6800 GT in my last rig and it was a great card. BFG has always been a quality manufacturer.

Same here, only when I first installed it, I didn't realize there was a plastic shrink-wrap-ish thing on the fan and heatsink that was supposed to be removed. I ran the thing for 3 months like that, and it didn't even over-heat.

Now *that's* a sign of quality (and yes, my stupidity). But it has made me totally loyal to BFG cards - - I'll never buy anything else.

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Comment [quote="banddirector"Oct 3, 2007, 13:57] q[ I had a 6800 GT in my last rig and it was a great card. BFG has always been a quality manufacturer. ]q Same here, only when I first installed it, I didn't realize there was a plastic shrink-wrap-ish thing on the fan and heatsink that was supposed to be removed. I ran the thing for 3 months like that, and it didn't even over-heat. Now *that's* a sign of quality (and yes, my stupidity). But it has made me totally loyal to BFG cards - - I'll never buy anything else. ----------------------------------- Where ever you go, there you are ... [/quote]

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