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Old 07-24-08   #11 (permalink)
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couldn't you just hacksaw the stock heatsink like a few people here have already done?
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couldn't you just hacksaw the stock heatsink like a few people here have already done?
You could, but that would void your warranty because you wouldn't be able to RMA it.
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who needs warranties these days... and on OCN!
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The 4850s die pretty often. I already know lots of ppl have to RMA them cuz aggressive overclocking or something other issue.
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