GabrielT Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 A few monthes ago my mom was using my computer and she set the 9600s fan speed to zero by accident with while I was folding. It ran for about 2 days at 105c but seemed to have had no immediate damage after I reset the fan. My computer has been locking up every now and then and I figured it was a software issue so I tried to diagnose it with no luck. Today I was just cruisin the web and the screen went red for a second and then black while the comp appeared to keep running. Upon restart it posted just fine and ran for around 15 minutes and same thing happened. While it was running the screen looked just a bit off, colors were just a bit weird and edges were not sharp. I took out the card and am running on my on board card. I am going to see if it continues running through the night and if it does I figure I will pick up a 9600GSO from newegg for $50. If anyone has any ideas speak up please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Well I found the problem, one popped cap and one bulging one. Time to order a 9600GSO found an ASUS, I found one for $60 with a $20 rebate. Edited October 11, 2009 by gabrieltessin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo55 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Ouch, that's the first time I've seen solid state caps do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 it's not in warranty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 it's not in warranty? I didn't keep any proof of purchase, boxes, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I didn't keep any proof of purchase, boxes, etc. you could see if you could try RMA'n it with it's serial number on the card. It's worth a shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezcore Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Way to go mom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Why not just replace the caps? Just measure their capacitance with your multimeter, go buy their equivalent at your local electronics store, take out your iron and get it repaired! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Why not just replace the caps? Just measure their capacitance with your multimeter, go buy their equivalent at your local electronics store, take out your iron and get it repaired! a nice alternative if RMA via serial number is a dead end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrow21 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 XFX has the warranty where you just send it in with no questions asked, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 XFX has the warranty where you just send it in with no questions asked, right? well they certainly have a lifetime warranty, and box or not the card is there with him :thumbs-up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo55 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Why not just replace the caps? Just measure their capacitance with your multimeter, go buy their equivalent at your local electronics store, take out your iron and get it repaired! It's not as simple with solids (and I kinda doubt that locals will have anything other than ceramics or electrolytics) - they don't have much capacitance but they are much faster/reactant at filtering (ripple?)... You'd have to get find an equivalent spec solid cap and mail order it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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