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I hate XFX...

I wait nearly a week to get my replacement case, put my parts back together and bam...... nakkard fan on my 4890..... rattling like a !!

Another week now for RMA

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I wait nearly a week to get my replacement case, put my parts back together and bam...... nakkard fan on my 4890..... rattling like a !!

Another week now for RMA

So how is this XFX's fault?

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If anything, yay XFX for getting your card replaced quickly (probably).

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So how is this XFX's fault?

For using crappy parts, like a cheapo cooler with only 3 heat pipes were all the other 4890's have 4

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For using crappy parts, like a cheapo cooler with only 3 heat pipes were all the other 4890's have 4

Mine had 4.

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Mine had 4.

Mine has 3

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I don't see how it's XFX's fault that the fan broke with removing/installing the crd. Tough luck.

Anyway, if u have a new one within a week then that's pretty decent, some brands will let u wait > month

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