Too hot 9800GX2

[LockOnToIt]

Just a heads-up... a build I did with the PNY version of this card had the card overheat of its own accord and actually physically melt part of the circuit board. No overclocking was involved, case air flow was good.

 

[faudau]

Yikes! that sucks that's an expensive dated piece of equipment, hope the warranty covers it!

 

[Godmachine]

Just a heads-up... a build I did with the PNY version of this card had the card overheat of its own accord and actually physically melt part of the circuit board. No overclocking was involved, case air flow was good.

Seriously , Pics ...RIGHT NOW.

 

[davemaster001]

Melt the board? You can't be serious

 

[nösferatu]

a hot running 9800gx2.....? yes, ofcourse, but to melt the board? i read it wrong didn't i?

 

[CharlieHarper]

silicon is nearly impossible to melt, even with a lighter. I smell shens.

 

[Technophobe]

I bet he meant some plastic part not the circuit board. The boards just smolder and discolor (eventually to a black charcoal if excessive). I doubt the board is capable of 'melting'.

 

[LockOnToIt]

No, I didn't mean the actual board... just charred it. It looked pretty messed up though... never seen that happen before. Anyone have any idea what would have done it? Only thing I can think of is that the idiot must have sprayed/spilled something on it. I only saw it when I went to his house, no pics available, and I'm sure he's thrown it out by now (he's got a ton of $$, just bought a new one).

 

[Dillirium]

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