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post #141 of 228
3/12/12 at 6:42pm
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The warranty is transferable since its serial # based and a waterblock can technically void the warranty since its suspose to be unaltered. If you change the DIP switches on the 580 Lightning it would also void the warranty

Well now i am quite upset. Sry about the mis-information, bad memory it seems.
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post #142 of 228
3/12/12 at 6:46pm
I think the MSI warranty is that you can alter the card and still return it, provided your alteration did not cause the issue (ie WCing, overvoltage)
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post #143 of 228
3/12/12 at 9:27pm
Msi cards run so cold its amazing. smile.gif
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post #144 of 228
3/12/12 at 9:34pm
Lightnings are win. I wish amd cards folded worth a flip because I'm team red at heart. mad.gif

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post #145 of 228
3/13/12 at 8:54am
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RELEASE THE HOUNDS ALREADY! So sick of waiting. I want a 7870 (since I'm upgrading from a 5850) and the wait is disparaging.
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post #146 of 228
3/13/12 at 10:52pm
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RELEASE THE HOUNDS ALREADY! So sick of waiting. I want a 7870 (since I'm upgrading from a 5850) and the wait is disparaging.

I know that feel o.o

I'm having "haven't bought computer stuff in a few months" syndrome frown.gif
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post #147 of 228
3/13/12 at 11:24pm
If Liquid Extacy continues to make full cover blocks for Lightning series cards, I think I will get this.
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post #148 of 228
3/14/12 at 1:57am
There are loads of pictures here ---> http://www.coolaler.com/showthread.php/285447-MSI-R7970-Lightning
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3/14/12 at 4:10am
that is one big pretty card biggrin.gif
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