Dead 9600

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:22:18 Post Subject: Dead 9600

Was changing a radiator and some water leaked onto my 9600. All seemed ok at the time, and I have had it off for a week drying and then leak testing while the system was off.

Well, fired it up tonight and the stench came out, but no video signal... Switched in a different card and all was fine.

But, now I need a new card! What should I look at? I don't want to spend much right now, and really don't need major performance. Wish I could find a Volari V5... Grin

But, any suggestions? or trades?

I could replace it for $94... http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-305&depa=1

Dud3! · Posted: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:39:07 Post Subject:

Upgrade, is this your main system? If it is, get a 6800 or just get a 9600 XT or whatever.

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:40:47 Post Subject:

The main system only has a 9600XT, and my other cards on hand are a GeForce4 MX440 and Voodoo 3 3000 (which now fits no mobo). Laughing

- Vid cards are not my thing, I guess.

I would love a huge power card... but I am not spending 3-4 bills on one!

BeerCheeze · Posted: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:59:05 Post Subject:

Sappahire is the work of Satan...

If you want a cheapie: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=316018&pfp=BROWSE
$59.99 $0.01 shipping, and if your so inclined a $20MIR.

Or if you're in to real good deals and trust MIR's...
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=310589&pfp=BROWSE
9600XT - $129.99 + $0.01 Shipping, & $70 in MIR's

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:02:03 Post Subject:

I was thinking 550 was a good budget card... But, only $59 at the geeks with no rebate!

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=FX5500-128MTV&cat=VCD

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

Get the Volari V8 off Ebay Razz

Seriously thinking about that one myself for my second box here....maybe get better performance over the 5200 ultra that it has now...

BeerCheeze · Posted: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:36:04 Post Subject:

Hmmm... I'd lean towards the Compusless one (unless there was enogh in taxes to make a diff), becuase at the same price w/o MIR, if you do the MIR on the Useless one you actually get it for $40 instead of $60

BeerCheeze · Posted: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:40:02 Post Subject:

Never mind... I'm a twit. That is the price after MIR $59.99... F that get it from the Geeks! Laughing

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:54:53 Post Subject:

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:10:08 Post Subject:

I am headed to Best Buy! They have a BFG 5500 OC on sale for $79.99, then a $20 MIR. Plus, I have a 10% off coupon, and a gift card to use!

Grin

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