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    [Revived] GTX 260M dead!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Rocks703, Jan 6, 2012.

  1. Rocks703

    Rocks703 Newbie

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    Hello All,

    Looking for some advice. My Graphics card has given up the ghost. Where will I purchase a replacement/upgrade?

    Cheers

    Rocks
     
    Rocks703, Jan 6, 2012
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  2. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    upgradeyourlaptop at ebay.com
     
    maxheap, Jan 6, 2012
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  3. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    or the NBR marketplace once you have 10 good posts.
     
    DR650SE, Jan 6, 2012
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  4. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    katalin_2003, Jan 6, 2012
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  5. Rocks703

    Rocks703 Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies.
    Had to do a similar fix to a PS3 albeit a temporary one.
    I'm just trying to gauge the the cost of a full fix. I have no trouble finding a new GC for desktops on the net but finding one for the alienware seems to be a secret society :(
     
    Rocks703, Jan 6, 2012
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  6. Raidriar

    Raidriar ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

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    Try the guide posted, but add liquid flux to the GPU die, then throw it in the oven. It should help the solder mesh better and more proper.
     
    Raidriar, Jan 6, 2012
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  7. Rocks703

    Rocks703 Newbie

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    Put the card in the Oven last night, watch this space to see if it has fixed it :D
     
    Rocks703, Jan 18, 2012
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  8. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    +rep for doing this :D

    i'll keep an eye on this thread, i wish you the best of luck with that card
     
    CptXabaras, Jan 18, 2012
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  9. Rocks703

    Rocks703 Newbie

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    Quick Update:
    So far the graphics card has run for two full nights of gaming! It used to run for 20mins max before crashing, so seriously happy for the Oven fix!
    Mmmmmmmm it bakes soooo Good!
     
    Rocks703, Jan 19, 2012
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  10. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    I'm so glad it worked, Rocks.
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 20, 2012
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  11. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    So it really works... great news! gratz on reviving your card :D
     
    CptXabaras, Jan 20, 2012
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