How long will it last?

[KappaKing]

My 7970 DD overheats, but not enough to warrent an RMA (It runs at 90 degrees under load and doesn't perform very well) How long will a 7970 running at %100 load hitting 97 degrees 24/7 run for? Also when it dies will they be able to tell that I broke it intentionally by running furmark and manually setting the fan profile to %20?

[Guest Kloaked]

So you're D is overheating? That's very common among the male population, no worries.

 

Does it state in your warranty that you cannot change the thermal compound yourself?

[WyvernAbstracts]

is it exhaust cooler? if you are really worried water cool it 

[KappaKing]

So you're D is overheating? That's very common among the male population, no worries.

 

Does it state in your warranty that you cannot change the thermal compound yourself?

If I dmg the card while doing it it will void the warranty, and with my skill I will lose a screw, apply the paste wrong or scratch something with the screw driver. Not going to change the compound myself. The issue is one fan spins at a low RPM and the other barely spins. The 2 fans cost $50 each so it is cheaper and easier just to RMA it.

[KappaKing]

is it exhaust cooler? if you are really worried water cool it 

Don't want to custom loop, don't have the money, time to make it work or skill to not have it drip and break stuff. Same with Kraken G10, I would mess it up while putting on the bracket.

[Guest Kloaked]

If I dmg the card while doing it it will void the warranty, and with my skill I will lose a screw, apply the paste wrong or scratch something with the screw driver. Not going to change the compound myself. The issue is one fan spins at a low RPM and the other barely spins. The 2 fans cost $50 each so it is cheaper and easier just to RMA it.

 

When did you buy it? Would you be able to return it and get a different card? If not, I'd just RMA it again instead of trying to damage it and it still be covered in a warranty. Make sure you get someone on the phone, like a manager or someone higher up and specifically tell them your issue and you want it fixed.

[KappaKing]

When did you buy it? Would you be able to return it and get a different card? If not, I'd just RMA it again instead of trying to damage it and it still be covered in a warranty. Make sure you get someone on the phone, like a manager or someone higher up and specifically tell them your issue and you want it fixed.

 They said they can't help unless the actual core dies...

[KappaKing]

When did you buy it? Would you be able to return it and get a different card? If not, I'd just RMA it again instead of trying to damage it and it still be covered in a warranty. Make sure you get someone on the phone, like a manager or someone higher up and specifically tell them your issue and you want it fixed.

Oh god it is when not why how to misread by me. I bought it in Feb 2013 but I RMA once already and this card I got in October 2013

[Guest Kloaked]

 They said they can't help unless the actual core dies...

 

Wtf man, where did you buy from and what brand? DD means the XFX model right?

[KappaKing]

Wtf man, where did you buy from and what brand? DD means the XFX model right?

XFX DD 7970. Yeah pretty BS I know.

[WyvernAbstracts]

Run it overnight on a stress test and hope it dies. Than go rma it