Overheating and similar issues with GeForce GTX 280 - Page 6

Lfctony · 06-20-08, 10:37 AM

I called BFG, they said they haven't identified any problems with the cards, ie so far there's nothing faulty with the launch in general like the 8800 resistor problem. They just said to me that the card is faulty and I should send it back.

pingu2 · 06-20-08, 10:47 AM

had email from BFG support asking me about my PSU and its max ampage etc.. (seeing as its a brand new 1000w thermaltake that shouldnt be a problem).. guess I will end up RMA'ing the card

Shocky · 06-20-08, 10:50 AM

Just tried Crysis again today and temps and fan noise were allot lower, no stuttering either, load was around 83C compared to 105C yesterday. I've changed absolutely nothing since yesterday, if this is a bug hardware or software then it's pretty serious one they need to address right away.

Lfctony · 06-20-08, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Shocky

Just tried Crysis again today and temps and fan noise were allot lower, no stuttering either, load was around 83C compared to 105C yesterday. I've changed absolutely nothing since yesterday, if this is a bug hardware or software then it's pretty serious one they need to address right away.

I bet that's what MikeC experienced...

particleman · 06-20-08, 10:58 AM

That's exactly what I am experiencing it is very inconsistent. But the problem inevitibly does come back. I really hope this is something that can be fixed in software or bios because I really want to avoid RMAing. And if I do RMA what if you get another one with the exact same problem or what if it is something with our system configurations?

Has anyone tried their crashing 280 GTX in another system?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shocky

Just tried Crysis again today and temps and fan noise were allot lower, no stuttering either, load was around 83C compared to 105C yesterday. I've changed absolutely nothing since yesterday, if this is a bug hardware or software then it's pretty serious one they need to address right away.

Lfctony · 06-20-08, 11:03 AM

I'm this close to ordering another card... But I'm scared... What if I receive another defective card? With my luck... We got people buying 3! that work fine and some people get one and it's faulty!!!

particleman · 06-20-08, 02:07 PM

I got my card locally from a store that offers 7 days direct exchange or refund on defective products. I might just take mine back and switch it for another one, at least that way we will know how common this defect is, if it is some incompatibility with our systems etc.

Lfctony · 06-20-08, 03:48 PM

So, MikeC, did anybody get back to you about the problem? Are they aware of any more cases? Any idea what could be the cause?

pingu2 · 06-20-08, 05:17 PM

BFG are setting up RMA for my card now.. hope the replacement will be better!

Dreamingawake · 06-20-08, 05:49 PM

Yeah, any news?

It seems more cases of the same problem just keep turning up
all over the web. There has got to be a serious issue with these cards.

I'd really like EVGA or NVIDIA or whatever to address said issues asap..
at least let us know what the hell is going on with our investments..

**mailman2** · 06-20-08, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamingawake

I'd really like EVGA or NVIDIA or whatever to address said issues asap..
at least let us know what the hell is going on with our investments..

They are on a beach in Mexico, living off their profits.

**MikeC** · 06-20-08, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lfctony

So, MikeC, did anybody get back to you about the problem? Are they aware of any more cases? Any idea what could be the cause?

Not yet. Have you noticed similar threads in other forums? I'll probably do some checking this weekend.

06-20-08, 10:37 AM	#61
Lfctony Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 4,152	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems I called BFG, they said they haven't identified any problems with the cards, ie so far there's nothing faulty with the launch in general like the 8800 resistor problem. They just said to me that the card is faulty and I should send it back. __________________ Fafnir: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600@3.2Ghz\|eVGA 780i SLI\|PNY GTX480 \|Kingston DDR667 4096MB\|WD Black Caviar 500GB\|Seagate SATA 250GB\|Seagate SATA 200GB\| Seagate SATA 160GB\|OptiArc AD-7173S DVDRW\|Nec 3351 DVDRW\|Creative X-FI XM\|LG Flatron W2261V\|Logitech X-530\|Thermaltake Armor\|Amptac 850W SLI PSU\|Logitech G9 Mouse\|Xigmatek HDT S-1283 CPU Cooler\|Windows 7/FW 257.21 PS2 - Wii - Xbox - Xbox360 - PSP - GC - PS3 Owner Boycott Starforce... Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

06-20-08, 10:47 AM	#62
pingu2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 229	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems had email from BFG support asking me about my PSU and its max ampage etc.. (seeing as its a brand new 1000w thermaltake that shouldnt be a problem).. guess I will end up RMA'ing the card

06-20-08, 10:50 AM	#63
Shocky Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 986	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems Just tried Crysis again today and temps and fan noise were allot lower, no stuttering either, load was around 83C compared to 105C yesterday. I've changed absolutely nothing since yesterday, if this is a bug hardware or software then it's pretty serious one they need to address right away.

06-20-08, 11:03 AM	#66
Lfctony Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 4,152	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems I'm this close to ordering another card... But I'm scared... What if I receive another defective card? With my luck... We got people buying 3! that work fine and some people get one and it's faulty!!! __________________ Fafnir: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600@3.2Ghz\|eVGA 780i SLI\|PNY GTX480 \|Kingston DDR667 4096MB\|WD Black Caviar 500GB\|Seagate SATA 250GB\|Seagate SATA 200GB\| Seagate SATA 160GB\|OptiArc AD-7173S DVDRW\|Nec 3351 DVDRW\|Creative X-FI XM\|LG Flatron W2261V\|Logitech X-530\|Thermaltake Armor\|Amptac 850W SLI PSU\|Logitech G9 Mouse\|Xigmatek HDT S-1283 CPU Cooler\|Windows 7/FW 257.21 PS2 - Wii - Xbox - Xbox360 - PSP - GC - PS3 Owner Boycott Starforce... Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

06-20-08, 02:07 PM	#67
particleman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 370	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems I got my card locally from a store that offers 7 days direct exchange or refund on defective products. I might just take mine back and switch it for another one, at least that way we will know how common this defect is, if it is some incompatibility with our systems etc.

06-20-08, 03:48 PM	#68
Lfctony Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 4,152	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems So, MikeC, did anybody get back to you about the problem? Are they aware of any more cases? Any idea what could be the cause? __________________ Fafnir: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600@3.2Ghz\|eVGA 780i SLI\|PNY GTX480 \|Kingston DDR667 4096MB\|WD Black Caviar 500GB\|Seagate SATA 250GB\|Seagate SATA 200GB\| Seagate SATA 160GB\|OptiArc AD-7173S DVDRW\|Nec 3351 DVDRW\|Creative X-FI XM\|LG Flatron W2261V\|Logitech X-530\|Thermaltake Armor\|Amptac 850W SLI PSU\|Logitech G9 Mouse\|Xigmatek HDT S-1283 CPU Cooler\|Windows 7/FW 257.21 PS2 - Wii - Xbox - Xbox360 - PSP - GC - PS3 Owner Boycott Starforce... Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

06-20-08, 05:17 PM	#69
pingu2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 229	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems BFG are setting up RMA for my card now.. hope the replacement will be better!

06-20-08, 05:49 PM	#70
Dreamingawake BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 806	Re: Just got my GTX 280 and some Problems Yeah, any news? It seems more cases of the same problem just keep turning up all over the web. There has got to be a serious issue with these cards. I'd really like EVGA or NVIDIA or whatever to address said issues asap.. at least let us know what the hell is going on with our investments..