BFG warranty?

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Well seems though both my cards are crapping out. They are 7950GT and 7900GS. Both are made by BFG and 256MB.

During games I see weird things like black lines and small black boxes. I hear that other 7900 series cards have this problem and all I need to do is RMA them.

The problem is I bought the 7950GT off of ebay. It came in complete with box and booklet. The 7900GS however I bought from a member here on [H]. It was deliver with a broken capiactor (shipping was a bit weak) but I solder it back on. However due to my noobish mistake my solder pen melted the pci-x 16 power socket a slight bit. The power plug fits in the socket fine and flush and still runs fine. Both cards have been working great till recently.

I doubt I can RMA the 7900GS since BFG will say it was abuse. I am wondering if I will have a chance from the 7950GT from ebay. I do have an ebay invoice from the seller (seems like he runs a small used parts store on ebay).

I am trying to register the card on BFG but they ask me to either fax or mail in a original receipt. The card is used and bought used. Do you guys think the warranty is still valid?
 
i've heard good stories about BFG and their warranty services, but i think you're really pushing your luck in this case...
 
I doubt it, they are good people but soldering the board puts it out of warranty. and if you bought the 7950GT used I don't think so.
 
as long as the card was not modded they will RMA BFG follows the card regardless of owner

the card that had the cap come off you should of RMAed then you may not beable to RMA that card the other one should be fine

htphm42 said:
Go for it. Make sure to register first though.
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both cards were made befor the changes to the warranty and do not need to be reged
this was the case with my 8800GTS when i RMAed it
 
They won't warranty it....you could try. It can't hurt. I have a BFG 260 which I bought brand, spanking new...sealed, using my paypal account from what I thought was a brick and mortar store on ebay. I sent them my paypal receipt along with the link to the webpage showing it was new/sealed...still was'nt enough. The card works fine fortunately.
 
Youll have no problem getting the non damaged card warrantied.
Id set up rmas on both and see what happens.
BFG is the best!!!!
 
Saabjock said:
They won't warranty it....you could try. It can't hurt. I have a BFG 260 which I bought brand, spanking new...sealed, using my paypal account from what I thought was a brick and mortar store on ebay. I sent them my paypal receipt along with the link to the webpage showing it was new/sealed...still was'nt enough. The card works fine fortunately.
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What store was it just so no one else makes the same mistake.
 
Saabjock said:
They won't warranty it....you could try. It can't hurt. I have a BFG 260 which I bought brand, spanking new...sealed, using my paypal account from what I thought was a brick and mortar store on ebay. I sent them my paypal receipt along with the link to the webpage showing it was new/sealed...still was'nt enough. The card works fine fortunately.
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hum, not sure but why don't you forward that to Jeff? I though as long as you bought it new and sealed..
 
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