mobo rma question

[chaotic_uk]

i have returned my gigabyte ma-770-ds3 to my local store where i bought it , it packed up last week (friday) and i returned it the next day . how long do you think it will take for the store to recieve it back or hear anything ? , it only lasted just under 6 months . does this happen often on this mobo ? , i was in the process on saving for a phenom II 940 but put that on hold lol

[runn3R]

it all depends on the nature of the fault, but usually it is around 7 working days from the arrival, sometimes quicker, depending on the quantity that UK RMA received with the shipment from your dealer. but looking at the current weather conditions (extreme snowfall) i would not be surprised if it takes longer due to transport delays.

[chaotic_uk]

thx for the reply , the fault well i am not sure but it just turned it's self off while gaming . all the other components work in my old asrock mobo , so that might give you a little more info lol

[chaotic_uk]

been to the dealer today and he says that we are still waiting to hear from gigabyte , he also said that there was no delay in sending it due to the weather . i just want my mobo back working

[runn3R]

last Thu and Fri Gigabyte office including RMA was closed due to heavy snowfall. pls be patient it will surely come back to after repair.

[chaotic_uk]

i will try , but it has been 14 days since i took it to the shop . i hope it returns soon as this asrock mobo i am using as a spare atm sucks lol

[chaotic_uk]

got it back now , it was repaired as a few components had failed . makes me wonder if i should overclock my cpu now seeing as something else might fail

[chaotic_uk]

it seems to perform worse that it did before the repair , my specs below

athlon 7750BE
4 gb corsair dominator 1066
seasonic 550w psu (80+)
sapphire 4870
vista 32 bit sp1

it now stutters in any game etc and it did not before the repair , advice please

[Badbonji]

Are you sure nothing else is faulty? Try a new cpu/mobo/psu/gpu/ram if you can, for example try using a friend's pc to test your components are all ok. It may not just be the motherboard.

[chaotic_uk]

i have 2 spare mobo's , everything else works fine in them . will proberly just buy a new mobo as i need my pc and cannot wait another 2 weeks for the rma

[chaotic_uk]

one more question , will it effect the warrenty if a mosfet cooler is fitted ? (had 2 blow and they were replaced)

[Badbonji]

I wouldn't think so, as it actually keeps the board cooler rather than damage it in any way. What is it? A fan or heatsink?

[chaotic_uk]

it's a heatsink like the one below
 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Thermalright-HR-09S-MOSFET-heatpipe-cooler-(Type2)

[runn3R]

If the board is modified or damaged somehow during installation/ using / removing of this cooler, the warranty will be void.

[Badbonji]

So it should be fine, as it just fits on the motherboard and can be easily removed without damage or doing anything to the actual motherboard