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    So are the nVidia GPUs still defective?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by RESmonkey, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. RESmonkey

    RESmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    No. They all got better as of two minutes ago. You don't even need to keep the air vents covered anymore. They're now cooled by hell, which froze over.

    Coincidentally, every ATI owner spontaneously combusted at once. -Wait. Doesn't that Wii I bought...

    FWOOM!
     
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    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    All 84xx and 86xx GPUs are supposedly affected. Others say that it's only certain revisions. Personally, I'd stay away from any 84xx and 86xx, and even early 88xx (though that's just desktop).

    As for 9xxx, I think you're probably safe.


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    That made me laugh.
     
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    This is a sign you've been on the forums too much.
     
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    Well, at least the 360 owners are safe. -Wait...

    FWOOM!

    ...Right. Thanks, Wikipedia.
     
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