AC Accelero Help

[Zero82z]

Ok, so about two months ago I bought myself an AC Accelero X1 to stick onto my 6800GT. I followed the instructions to the letter, but somehow the card got killed in the process. Fast forward to today, I got my replacement card in from the RMA I filed. I still have the Accelero sitting here, and I'm not sure whether or not I want to risk putting it on again. I have a few options to choose from here:

1) Stick the Accelero on the new card making absolute sure it goes on properly without damaging anything.
2) Try and send the Accelero back for a replacement since a defect could have been the cause of my card's death.
3) Forget about it, sell off the Accelero, and stick with stock cooling.

So I've come to you, the all-knowing denizens of Hardforum, to see what you guys think. I'm leaning towards option 2 right now, but I'd like to get some other opinions before I do anything. I'd also really appreciate any tips on installing the cooler if you've got any.

 

[Arcygenical]

Not worth it...

 

[Zero82z]

Bump...

 

[Dethman]

give it a shot, if not, RMA it again.

 

[Zero82z]

RMA it again.

Likely not an option. I doubt they'd accept a second RMA on the card in such a short time.

 

[Zero82z]

Bump.

 

[theelectic]

Stick with what you've got.

At best the AC will be lower noise, but will not let you overclock higher to any significant degree, i.e. you won't see a 10fps increase compared to stock cooling. If you can live with the noise, I would stick with the stock cooler.