Fight Game Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) My ECS 8800gts 512mb video card is going dead. About a week ago when booted up, right from the very start (bios load etc) the letters are kinda scrambled, and lines across the screen. Windows loads, but at 800x600 resolution (my moniter is 1920x1200) and it won't let me go any higher resolution. Device manager says something about windows not being able to load the driver. Nvidia settings program and evga precision program both will not load, saying there is no nvidia graphics card installed. The card has always been kept pretty clean from dust, but I cleaned it up and have tried reinstalling. I thought maybe it was a heat issue but I can't even get into programs to adjust the fan speed. I've tried restoring and different drivers. Since the problem can be seen before windows even loads, it's not a windows or driver issue. The ECS warranty period is 36 months, and I've had the card for a little more than 37 months. So my first question is; has anyone been able to get RMA/warranty service from ECS when it's just outside the warranty period like this? Should I even try? Next question is, what would be the best video card for around $150. I don't game as much as I used to but I may some with the winter months coming. I don't expect a top performing card for this much money, but I certainly don't want something worse than the 8800gts 512mb. Edited August 16, 2011 by Fight Game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_TheAlexO Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 XFX 6850 is a very solid card. much better than what you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 The GTX 460 1GB is still a monster card, and usually found at $120 these days. A great overclocker, and another in SLI will at least match, if not top a GTX 580. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Game Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) my motherboard will only take 1 card. regardless, I want the best single card, no x2 card or sli / xfire. it would also have to work with my 600w psu Edited August 16, 2011 by Fight Game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_TheAlexO Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 The GTX 460 1GB is still a monster card, and usually found at $120 these days. A great overclocker, and another in SLI will at least match, if not top a GTX 580. Been looking around and can only find used 460s for less than $160 USD. They do overclock like champs and are great cards. Here you can get a EVGA 460 for $100! Although they are B-Stock from EVGA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Game Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 what about a 560? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121466 with the additional $10 off and shipping comes to $162. Shallowbay, they have 460's at newegg for $130 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 What about saving some cash on the GTX 560 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446R edit: nvm, you have to be fast on the open box deals, and this is already gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Evga b stock can get you great deals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyamdfanboi Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 id go the 460 evga card... plus its alot more powerful than what u had.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivangela Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Been looking around and can only find used 460s for less than $160 USD. They do overclock like champs and are great cards. Here you can get a EVGA 460 for $100! Although they are B-Stock from EVGA. What exactly is "Bstock" anyway? Are these products that failed some kind of QC or are these products that have been returned or what?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_TheAlexO Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 what about a 560? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121466 with the additional $10 off and shipping comes to $162. Shallowbay, they have 460's at newegg for $130 Looks a lot like $160 to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 The 560 is a rebranded and 460, don't fall for their crap.... Just get a 460 1GB (with all 336 of it's shader cores!): http://www.evga.com/products/prodlist.asp?switch=20 , $115 after shipping Basically if it says SE anywhere near its name, don't get that 460 1GB it's probably the crappy 288 shader core version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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