My EVGA GeForce 7900 journey

vileguy · Posted: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:15:54 Post Subject: My EVGA GeForce 7900 journey

Hey guys. I built my comp last year with help from u guys here. A while ago I was having graphical issues due to the faulty line of video cards in which the one I purchased belongs to. I finally submitted a request for an RMA when my computer ceased to run completely, and even though a year had passed since my purchase date (by a whole 2 weeks sadly), EVGA has sent me a replacement. I am awaiting the arrival of my new card and am so far very pleased.

My original card was the GeForce 7900GT KO, 256-P2-N567-AX specifically. It ran great until it apparently was damaged by overheating. After talking to a friend I was informed of the faults in the cooling system for the card which affirmed the wide range of testimonies of overheating cards of this model.

Amazingly, EVGA seems to have sent me an upgrade at the cost of only $10 for shipping, or so far that's all I've paid. They're sending me a 512mb replacement, the "superclocked" 7950GT KO. I don't care much if it runs a little faster as long as it doesn't overheat, but this surprise pleases me. 512-P2-N637-AR or http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=512-P2-N637-AR&family=22 for the card they're sending me. I'm somewhat assuming the stock gpu fan will be just as bad or almost as bad as the one on my last card, so I will try to replace it with one that features a large heat sync and larger fan. I live in a somewhat warm area (south Bay Area) and want to avoid any possible heat-related damage.

I was pretty frustrated with EVGA at first but truly they have responded/worked rather quickly, this issue with the 7900 seems to be related to all the manufacturers, not just EVGA, and I'm really happy with the service I've gotten. Not some weird EVGA sellout or anything but I'm gunna recommend them and continue to use them until I see reason not to.

Lastly, anyone have any tips for me as to how to go about dealing with my new product? I have a 550W Sunbeam PSU and I believe it has the 24V cable for auxilary power. If I replace the fan on the video card when it arrives (assuming it needs to be replaced) and connect everything can I expect flawless victory?

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Hellfire · Rated XXX Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 3473

I've had the same experience with eVGA, that's the reason I always go back to them for new cards. They are extremely helpful, and also the only ones to have a TRUE lifetime warranty on their cards...

Most manufacturers only have a lifetime warranty while the card is still considered a current card, and in production. Also, eVGA allows you to change the heatsink without voiding the warranty, just keep the original heatsink in case there's an issue.

You shouldn't have any problems with your new card and your system. It uses the same driver that the 7900 did, should be able to put it in and be back up and running in a few minutes.

vileguy · Posted: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:01:23 Post Subject:

Yes I'm real happy with the results. My new card just arrived, sadly it has the exact same fan as the old one. I'm going to install the card and make sure it can run without immediate problems (probably play a couple minutes of counterstrike source) then pull it out and replace the fan. Yea that's awesome that u can remove the fan without voiding the warranty, they just won't accept it returned without the stock one.

Hellfire · Rated XXX Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 3473

Correct, always keep the original packaging/parts. Even with Processors, when I had one go bad that was a PIB I had to return the OEM heatsink/fan. Didn't have to use it, but had to have it to cover the warranty...