I already knew that boiling any computer part in water will be counterproductive, no need for anyone to waste a vidcard on that...

well, someone else already did that.

some folks already spilled water on their hardware due to watercooling. placing the card in water and have it heated up for 20 seconds wouldn't be SO bad. after all the heat wouldn't damage anything, it's rather harmful to have a hot card when it's powered on.

ah well. first thing tomorrow: PC Dewilde. the memory of that guy is leak, I often buy something there and he's very friendly. he already RMA'ed a dead 1700+ that actually isn't covered by warranty I think.
next stop: GSI Informatix, dad's PC shop. they might arrange something ;)

there a big difference between cold water spilling over hardware and then letting it dry for an extended period of time, and putting a piece of hardware in water and then boiling it..

no no; when the water was near boiling point I put the card in it for 20seconds

hmm, my bro' bought the card at telent bargains. I'll contact [HBV]-=XortioN=- now

"near boiling point" = near 100°C, is way too hot, even if it was for 1 second.

are you going to ask your money back from the card, after you boiled it in a frying pan?

no more drugs for you TeuS! :^D

gonna ask a new card; no visible damage
and I don't do drugs ;)

bloody hell, that card appears to be third handed. joy joy :(

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gotta hate those stupid n00bs and their nicks that are way too long. he even doens't remember from who he bought it

this is pretty visible..



just look at that smoke coming from the card

and not to mention the "color" of the ram

that's the smoke of the boiling water. cleaned everything up and placed original cooler on it. no traces :gay:

this internet thread is the trace and visible fact that your card has been tampered with...