BFG @ reference speed going bad.

[Bop]

I'm really sick and tired of this crap... my second set of BFG 7900GTXs at 650/800 seem to be going bad. I was playing BF2 and saw some artifacting.

Going to be about of some cards for another 1-2 weeks, looks like no Prey at launch for me. Don't want to charge $1000 on my card right now even if its temporary so no cross-shipping either.

I heard eVGA solders on new voltage regulators, is BFG doing the same?

I'm thinking about selling the cards I get back from BFG and just buy a single X1900XTX and save the rest for a new system when vista is out. I'm seriously sick of this shit...

EDIT: Maybe I should see if I could "step up" to some 7950s, should I go for it?

 

[Chris_B]

Probably better off stepping up the the 7950's (if possible). Ive yet to see any problems with them on any of the forums i visit. 7900's on the other hand have some kind of friggin video card plague.

 

[joemama]

I don't think BFG offers the Step Up like EVGA.....I'm currently doing the RMA-athon with my 7900GT KO Superclock and thinking about shelling out the extra bucks for the 7950 just to be done with it..

 

[Bop]

I guess I'll ask, it won't hurt (I hope ). Hopefully I can get it for free/next to nothing if I argue enough that 7900s have a design flaw and ill probably end up sending the cards back after awhile cause theyll break.

I just hope nVidia announces Quad SLi for DIYers, I don't want that other card sitting in my system doing nothing If they don't I could just sell the other card I guess.