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PLEASE HELP!! Video scrambled after WC install

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If you put a waterblock on your vidio card, say goodbye to the warrenty.
 
I can put the heatsink back on, it's no big deal. Any idea how to fix this without having to RMA it?
 
SocceRich20 said:
I just installed an RBX block on my P4, a Maze 4 GPU on my 9800 Pro, with a 2Fresh heatercore and a 12v pump. I leak tested it overnight, and got no leaks. I installed all waterblocks with the utmost caution, and didn't scrath anything or break anything off. When I turn on my PC, the video on my monitor is scrambled insanely, but you can barely see what it says. Can I fix this problem, or will I have to RMA my card? Note again, I installed everything carefully, AS5 on the CPU and GPU, and no leaks at all.
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Try taking the card out, FIRST SHUT the system down, and remove the Video card and mae sure its seated Properly, if its still doing that and your 1000% sure you had no leaks at all, not even a single drop. Then my first guess would be that the Card is DOA, that is if its a new Card out of the box and this is the first install of it. But then again the question is did the Video card work fine before the WC install? Then again I could be wrong? just my 4 Cents and tryin to give a helpin hand.

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SocceRich20 said:
I can put the heatsink back on, it's no big deal. Any idea how to fix this without having to RMA it?
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Yes it is a big deal.......you COULD just put the heatsink back on, but it'd be something ridiculously low to do....and if it comes to the point where you can't fix the issue I'd trust you'd have the good sense not to cheat ATI (or your local retailer) and ask for a new card because you buggered something up.

No offense, just how it is.
 
Its happened to me. Romove and replace the card. Also check REAL good to see if you are leaking from the O-Rings on the barbs on the RBX onto the card. I have seen that too.
 
James Earl Ray said:
Its happened to me. Romove and replace the card. Also check REAL good to see if you are leaking from the O-Rings on the barbs on the RBX onto the card. I have seen that too.
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Hehe, another reason I strongly prefer my TDX over the RBX....the less O-rings the better IMO, and the Y-splitter needed for the RBX just looks kinda silly IMO. :p
 
THere are zero leaks at all. I won't even get into the debate about RMAing it now. I would very much prefer to fix the card myself.
 
cornelious0_0 said:
Hehe, another reason I strongly prefer my TDX over the RBX....the less O-rings the better IMO, and the Y-splitter needed for the RBX just looks kinda silly IMO. :p
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No not at all. It seems most DD product I have recieved all needed a little tightening when I got them. :D
 
The scrambled video I have seen on several occasions. Each time I shut it all down remove the card, and replace it. Are you volt modding?
 
James Earl Ray said:
The scrambled video I have seen on several occasions. Each time I shut it all down remove the card, and replace it. Are you volt modding?
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Yeah hat is agood question did Volt mod or even overclock it? if so did ya try to set it back to factory settings?
 
SocceRich20 said:
No overclocking, volt modding or anything. The card is just normal.
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Knowing that it sounds more like the RBX MIGHT have leaked...but who knows. Hope things work out for ya, and that you'll do the right thing when/if this doesn't "finish" in your favor.
 
My X800xt (which I call the freak) does it at least once every few months. It scares the shit out of me. I learned how to pray real fast. I hope it works out for ya! Oh, check your AGP slot and speed.
 
James Earl Ray said:
My X800xt (which I call the freak) does it at least once every few months. It scares the shit out of me. I learned how to pray real fast. I hope it works out for ya! Oh, check your AGP slot and speed.
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Yeah, I've been through a few scares like that myself.....like when I was moving the filtered line to my XT-PE (from my OCZ 520W) and nudged the connector to much. All i heard was a few electrical spark/clicking sounds and teh screen went haywire! Thankfully nothing was wrong, but I think we've all gotta go through SOMEthing like that at least a few times in our lives to call ourselves [H]ard. :cool:
 
Yes, was a nice card. I'm going to attempt to RMA it, as I am positive that I was no responsible for it's demise. I did the same installation process with the new one, which works, as I did with the dead one.
 
SocceRich20 said:
Yes, was a nice card. I'm going to attempt to RMA it, as I am positive that I was no responsible for it's demise. I did the same installation process with the new one, which works, as I did with the dead one.
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If you removed the heatsink then you voided your warranty and it's a shame you're exploiting the RMA process because you screwed up.
 
James Earl Ray said:
Please. :rolleyes:
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Thank you. Finally someone who is sane. What am I supposed to do, just say oh well, there goes $200? Fuck no, I didn't mess anything up, the card failed on it's own. If I were makin a mistake in installing the waterblock, I would have also damaged my new card. My new card works fine, and I put the block on the same way as I put the block on the old card.
 
I'm not going to get in a huge debate about the ethics of you returning your card, but I do think it was a bit careless of you to not test the card before you took the cooling off and put a waterblock on.

Before I change or do anything to void the warranty on any of my equipment I spend a day running stress tests on it to be as sure as possible any problems are a result of my negligence and not the manufacturer's.
 
SocceRich20 said:
Thank you. Finally someone who is sane. What am I supposed to do, just say oh well, there goes $200? Fuck no, I didn't mess anything up, the card failed on it's own. If I were makin a mistake in installing the waterblock, I would have also damaged my new card. My new card works fine, and I put the block on the same way as I put the block on the old card.
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Man, I am anything but sane. :D
 
thewhiteguy said:
If you removed the heatsink then you voided your warranty and it's a shame you're exploiting the RMA process because you screwed up.
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Oh god here come the pious police. Please, spare all of us your bullshit holier-than-thou gospel and shove it. :rolleyes:
 
MFZ said:
Oh god here come the pious police. Please, spare all of us your bullshit holier-than-thou gospel and shove it. :rolleyes:
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Wow, you've got some issues to work through if you're slamming ppl that are trying to stand up for what's "right" in situations like this. Someone should be comfortable with the fact that watercooling CAN kill hardware, and if something "dies" for whatever reason during the process, the person in question should be mature enough to look at the situation for what it is, learn from it...and move on.

I honestly hope that if the card IS dead that you dont try to RMA it bro...as we're losing more and more ppl these days to "that way of thinking" who actually believe it's ok to break something while voiding your warranty and still expect a free replacement. :rolleyes:
 
cornelious0_0 said:
Wow, you've got some issues to work through if you're slamming ppl that are trying to stand up for what's "right" in situations like this. Someone should be comfortable with the fact that watercooling CAN kill hardware, and if something "dies" for whatever reason during the process, the person in question should be mature enough to look at the situation for what it is, learn from it...and move on.

I honestly hope that if the card IS dead that you dont try to RMA it bro...as we're losing more and more ppl these days to "that way of thinking" who actually believe it's ok to break something while voiding your warranty and still expect a free replacement. :rolleyes:
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The guy does not have a leaking WC setup since his new card isn't dead. So that leaves static discharge or component faliure and either of the latter is acceptable IMO for RMA. Technically he broke his warranty by removing the stock cooler but so what, who doesn't these days? I don't think there's anything wrong with him RMA'ing the card and I really am sick of people flaming others for returning their card for replacement. Unless someone works for ATi and knows what kind of "damage" RMA's do to their bottom line, everything is speculation and that sort of condescending attitude has no place.
 
Thank you. There's no way I'm eating the $270 I paid at Circuit City to get the card TONIGHT. It's not like I tried to solder shit or abused it, I did the same installation to the new one, and it works fine.
 
MFZ said:
The guy does not have a leaking WC setup since his new card isn't dead. So that leaves static discharge or component faliure and either of the latter is acceptable IMO for RMA. Technically he broke his warranty by removing the stock cooler but so what, who doesn't these days? I don't think there's anything wrong with him RMA'ing the card and I really am sick of people flaming others for returning their card for replacement. Unless someone works for ATi and knows what kind of "damage" RMA's do to their bottom line, everything is speculation and that sort of condescending attitude has no place.
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Whatever, do what you like...I understand some people aren't willing to eat the cost of a card, but I still stand by what I said...and I was not being condescending, you just don't necessarily understand or agree with where I'm coming from.

It really doesn't matter though, as it seems this thread has come to a close.
 
MFZ said:
Oh god here come the pious police. Please, spare all of us your bullshit holier-than-thou gospel and shove it. :rolleyes:
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Morality aside, it is illegal.

Lock this thread.
 
MFZ said:
The guy does not have a leaking WC setup since his new card isn't dead. So that leaves static discharge or component faliure ...
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It also leaves "I screwed up and didn't have it all the way in the slot, and it died from my screw-up".

Bad OC'ing/Water Cooling karma... bad... :( :( :(
 
PsycoGeek said:
It also leaves "I screwed up and didn't have it all the way in the slot, and it died from my screw-up".

Bad OC'ing/Water Cooling karma... bad... :( :( :(
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Too bad it's neither. I have my 2.8 @ 3.5, and my 9800 Pro at 440/700, which isn't bad at all.
 
SocceRich20 said:
Too bad it's neither. I have my 2.8 @ 3.5, and my 9800 Pro at 440/700, which isn't bad at all.
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What I meant was you are giving OC'ers/Water Cooling community bad Karma from your actions. More than likely you are responsible for the card not working. And don't tell me you are experienced and don't damage components with carelessness. It happens to everyone at least ONCE. And don't tell me how long you have been working on computers and you are an expert with components... blah blah blah... I've beein doing it for over 13 years myself, and mistakes happen.

A wise old man, (a professional aircraft painter, automotive painter, and a snowmobile mechanic), once told me something that is very, very true... You gotta PAY to PLAY! Fess up and pay up.
 
PsycoGeek said:
What I meant was you are giving OC'ers/Water Cooling community bad Karma from your actions. More than likely you are responsible for the card not working. And don't tell me you are experienced and don't damage components with carelessness. It happens to everyone at least ONCE. And don't tell me how long you have been working on computers and you are an expert with components... blah blah blah... I've beein doing it for over 13 years myself, and mistakes happen.

A wise old man, (a professional aircraft painter, automotive painter, and a snowmobile mechanic), once told me something that is very, very true... You gotta PAY to PLAY! Fess up and pay up.
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Yeah well I don't take advice from painters and I doubt the thread starter does either. :rolleyes: If RMA'ing angers Jesus and Buddah strikes us with lightning and bad karma, so be it.
 
MFZ said:
Yeah well I don't take advice from painters and I doubt the thread starter does either. :rolleyes: If RMA'ing angers Jesus and Buddah strikes us with lightning and bad karma, so be it.
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If you would actually go through with that you've got some messed up values, but do what you'd like.....I'm done with this.
 
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