MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X - should i return it?

Gazi

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My GPU came yesterday. Package was bend and smashed, by luckly gpu was fine(i think),

next issue i faced was graphics card lenght and weight. I had to remove my tooles mounting device out of my k58 case to mount it and even then its bending in my case due its weight.

Card also have whiny coil issue. I cant hear it from where i seat, but u can hear it when u put your ear against case.

Next issue is OC BOOST. I set oc mode in msi gaming app and msi afterburner shows max 1936 mhz at oc mode and at many games even lower. So i decided to OC it manually. Adding 200mhz managed to give 2100MHz at witcher 3(which is quite low considering i heard this card can reach 2165 or higher). After hour or so game froze with artifacts, brand new card with ARTIFACTS at 2100mhz.

So iam wondering if i should return it tomorrow and pay for transport. I dk if i want another one. Its too big and heavy for middle budget card, has whiny coil issue and OC boost is total RNG i suppose.
 
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Id return it an get a card that would fit the case perfectly. Each card will vary in length. So look for a 1060 from another reputable brand, but pay attention to the length an height of the card an measure your case an see what it supports. The card needs breathing room.

DillonJ3K

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Id return it an get a card that would fit the case perfectly. Each card will vary in length. So look for a 1060 from another reputable brand, but pay attention to the length an height of the card an measure your case an see what it supports. The card needs breathing room.
 
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