GTX 770 Suicide.

[Alandesu]

Hi forum,

 

I received a used Gainward GTX 770 Phantom 2GB today, and during benchmarking, the screen suddenly froze and I couldn't use any of the ctrl+alt+del etc.
Upon restarting, I noticed a few artifacts /s

Here is a link: 

 

The graphics card somehow still outputs basic vga connection.

There are no blown capacitors that I can identify.

There is no smell coming from the card.

The motherboard is fine as I have tested with another graphics card, my CPU is on stock settings.

Using an HDMI cable provides the same result, the same lines so the port isn't the problem.

 

Is there any way I can fix this problem? Can I RMA without a reciept?

Thanks,

Alan

[VettleBolt]

found your problem

 

 

Hi forum,

 

I received a used Gainward GTX 770 Phantom 2GB today

[Leonard]

All if not most, dedicated GPUs have a "basic" vga output, this is so you can get into windows to install the graphics driver. RMA is a far stretch with a used anything but it depends on who/where you bought it from. 

[DarkBlade2117]

Maybe it's overclocked . see if it's a driver issue also.

[inactive account]

Return it?  They technically have to give you your money back for selling damaged goods.

 

it depends on who/where you bought it from. 

[Alandesu]

Yeah I'm probably screwed, I bought it off gumtree. And guess what. The guy is being deployed in the navy. Great..

I payed via paypal but I think I used friends and family, is it still possible to get a refund.

[Alandesu]

Um, depending on the country!  Law>policy.

 

Great, I have ACCC on my side.

[PCEnthusiastLuke]

Great, I have ACCC on my side.

Solution found? Mark as solved.

[Alandesu]

Not completely, ACCC is a bit different for used goods. I'm not sure how I am to go about getting a refund. Does anyone know if paypal can do it?