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Hmmmm, 4870
The question is, will a 420W PSU with 1 PCI-E 6 pin out be able to cope with it?
Yep should be fine, if it's the earthwatts. Although you'll need to find a molex to PCIe 6/8 pin adapter.
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Yep should be fine, if it's the earthwatts. Although you'll need to find a molex to PCIe 6/8 pin adapter.
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What's the fan speed at?
I agree with the Happy one.
You didin't mention it's age - but TBH, if it appears to be working OK and it's not hinting that it has any issues via random reboots or clicking etc (your card symptoms a side for now) i wouldn't worry about it.
Right now its at 57% idle and at 58C, in game fan is 90-100%..
daryll, if your temps are at 93 with your fan at 100% you definitely have problems!
If there are no other contributing factors and your card is still under the 1 year warranty i would return it for replacement.
Unless your happy to reseat the heatsink/fan yourself? (that's if it's the problem of course - and you risk voiding warranty.)
I give with one hand and take with the other... :/
If there are no other contributing factors and your card is still under the 1 year warranty i would return it for replacement.
Unless your happy to reseat the heatsink/fan yourself? (that's if it's the problem of course - and you risk voiding warranty.)
I give with one hand and take with the other... :/
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Always a possibilty with high gpu temps.
And from experience - some are not fixed with the best of care and one i had didn't even have gunk/pad between heatsink and gpu.
I was going to reseat (well fit an S1) but I only bought the card last week from ocuk so im now wary of voiding the warranty.
I havent tried underclocking yet, I might give it a go, I cant really be without a card either so im going to have to order one before sending this back :S
Thanks for the input guys
I havent tried underclocking yet, I might give it a go, I cant really be without a card either so im going to have to order one before sending this back :S
Thanks for the input guys
I would send OCs a web note outlining your problems. Let them respond in kind with suggestions.
Try out said suggestions - if/when they fail; then order your new card. Always good to have that extra bit of insurance when rma'ing...
Yes it is but you have to request it and enclose a copy of your postage receipt. This means you have to seal your package up in the post office which is a bit of a pain in the bum.
Additional: Obviously, this doesn't apply if the card is found not to be at fault by OCs.
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Furmark has known problems with 48xx series pushing them too hard, it's probably not the best tool to test stability with.
mmj_uk read the whole post - as it will make sense with the edit 
It is with this particular card and fault - especially when combined with his other problems/crashes.
Some of the xfx 4850 xxx editions have known issues (as highlighted in this thread - link) - and as his card fits all the other criteria Furmark is the easiest test for OCs to document.
EDIT: Ignore above - just noticed your talking about daryll and not the 'OP', apologies - it's so easy to lose track of a thread - agreed it would perhaps be wise to experiment with other apps/games just to be sure... PHEW!
It is with this particular card and fault - especially when combined with his other problems/crashes.
Some of the xfx 4850 xxx editions have known issues (as highlighted in this thread - link) - and as his card fits all the other criteria Furmark is the easiest test for OCs to document.
EDIT: Ignore above - just noticed your talking about daryll and not the 'OP', apologies - it's so easy to lose track of a thread - agreed it would perhaps be wise to experiment with other apps/games just to be sure... PHEW!
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I think my situation is worsening, just tried company of heroes, i didnt loose signal this time but the game crashed out at around 70C, could be a red herring but ive never had that game crash on me before..
Ive actually just been pricing up the 260 myself rollins I notice you mention returning your card, my rma just says replace, do you get the option to return or is it simply because you have the XXX version?
Ive actually just been pricing up the 260 myself rollins
I notice you mention returning your card, my rma just says replace, do you get the option to return or is it simply because you have the XXX version?daryll, mmj_uk, made a valid point.
Before you tried Furmark were you experiencing problems before?
I was still in the 'mind set' of the thread and forgot to ask if you had been experiencing problems before you treid Furmark.
Were you, are you?
What are your temps under load in other apps/games?
Before you tried Furmark were you experiencing problems before?
I was still in the 'mind set' of the thread and forgot to ask if you had been experiencing problems before you treid Furmark.
Were you, are you?
What are your temps under load in other apps/games?
Sorry forgot to reply to that, yep I was ive been loosing signal from the card while playing various games for the last few days, posted about it on here yesterday. Only tried furmark after following this thread today as the issues sounded v similar to mine.
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hey if this hasnt already been answered. i know that XFX ATI GPU'S had problems with their gpu bios's and causing this exact problem so you can either RMA it (sensible) but if your cant, update your GPU bios to a more up to date one.
i remember doing this with my HD 4870 made by sapphire, they shipped it out too early, lol it couldnt run java without BSOD