New Gigabyte G1 GTX 970, Bend Heatsink, should I RMA it?

Oulush · Nov 6, 2014

The card itself installed fine and with my limited knowledge I've installed couple software's to test if heating is an issue. Furmark pushed it up to 70c highest in a 15 minute mark. GPU-z shows highest 60c in couple games full detail (Shadow of Mordor, Battlefield 4 etc). So far I do not have any issues besides the bend heatsink on it. Contacted seller and they have issued an RMA. However, because it is possible that the item may not be in stock I may have to wait longer than I'd like to, to receive the new item. Here are couple pictures I've taken out of the box.

Would like to see if someone could direct me on what action I should take next, keep the card or RMA.

Thanks!

http://imgur.com/c4e1mBQ,5MQjyln

rolli59 · Nov 6, 2014

Temps are excellent so can you post a picture of the bend?

wudai_e · Nov 6, 2014

Definitely return it and get a new one. Think how much this would cost you if you ever want to resell when upgrading.

Oulush · Nov 6, 2014

There should be an Imgur link in my original post. unless for some reason I am the only one seeing it

junkeymonkey · Nov 6, 2014

this guy got a gigabyte 980 like that

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2353388/solved-graphics-card-heatsink-slightly-bent-real-problem-gtx-980.html

rolli59 · Nov 6, 2014

Oulush :

Missed it, yep that is for RMA for sure!

rolli59 · Nov 6, 2014

junkeymonkey :

I have never recommended a Gigabyte card how ever popular they are because I have always thought they look flimsy in all pictures I have seen of them. Remind me of PowerColor cards that give me the same feeling but usually are cheaper than the rest, giving a reason to buy them.

junkeymonkey · Nov 6, 2014

I would feel its for the best [rma] and yours looks worse than the one in the link I posted above [wow]

junkeymonkey · Nov 6, 2014

I went powercolor after the last 3 sapphire cards it replaced were just not cutting it and got to say its been one of my best cards not to say the next one will be but I was nicely surprised with it oc'ed well runs cool [65c @33%fan ] max. so far after about 9 months using it ... I was one for a ati/amd card sapphire was the go to brand for years for me ..

Oulush · Nov 6, 2014

I did check your link Junkeymonkey and it seems my card is in worst shape than the link. I think I am going to RMA it, and hope that I can get a new one before it runs out of stock. Wudai_e, you also have a point as a bend card could certainly lower its resell value.

Rolli59, this is actually my first purchase for a Gigabyte product. I've picked G1 as its factory overclocked stats looked desirable and the price range is/was within my budget.

Meanwhile, Nvidia recently announced that any 900 series would be eligible for a coupon for upcoming titles from Ubisoft (AC Unity, Far Cry 4 and The Crew, basically pick one) My seller honored this promotion even thou I've had purchased this specific card before Nvidia's announcement. I'm thinking I should just order a new one directly while RMA the one I have, therefore cut on the wait time, and perhaps get another coupon for one of the games I haven't picked.

I feel like cheating

junkeymonkey · Nov 6, 2014

sad thing is like I posted here at what I see at newegg on theses cards like in the last update I put in it -- makes me wonder if folks wrote in about this issue and its got removed to keep things looking good ???

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2355477/newegg-trust-evga-price-round.html

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