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ok to have case open?
Name: LoJunGin Date: July 12, 2005 at 03:18:36 Pacific OS: win2k CPU/Ram: 512
Comment:
I recently bought a faulty PNY GeForce 6200 card that always overheats when I play my games unless I play with the case open. Is it really okay to keep using the computer with the case open all the time?
If you're sure the card is faulty & it's not becuase your case cooling sucks, either take the card back to where you bought it or contact PNY tech support, explain your problem, & request an RMA. Most video cards come with 3 yr "repair or exchange" warranty.
I see you apparently have an eMachine? What type of case cooling arrangement does it have? Running with the case open should be considered a short term "fix". Case cooling is designed for a closed system, open the system & it's no longer working efficiently.
Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @ 8.5 x 200MHz 768MB PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 Asus A9550GE/TD 128MB WinME/WinXP Pro
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Response Number 2
Name: pheonix991 Date: July 12, 2005 at 18:23:18 Pacific
Reply:
make sure ur heatsink fan on ur card is connected. that is why i couldn't overclock for a while. might be the same problem for you. might wanna look into getting a new case though.
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