P67A-GD65(b3) RMA

KapiteinKoek007 · Jan 26, 2013, 09:38 PM

hi all i lost lost my original cpu mounting bracket, i need it because i need to rma my msi p67a-gd65 b3 board.
i bought a new msi board, the p8h77-v le and i noticed that it is almost the same as the bracket from the p67a-gd65 only diffrence is the bracket from the p8h is made by foxconn and the p67a-gd65 uses a lotes mounting bracket.. now my question is, do u ppl think i can send the bracket from the p8h77-v le along with my p67a-gd65 for RMA ? do they check those things ?

KapiteinKoek007 · Jan 28, 2013, 01:27 PM

anybody???, sorry for bump, but i really want my p67a back. this h77 can't even achieve a decent overclock, and there are no options for voltage adjustments...

brandonwh64 · Jan 28, 2013, 01:45 PM

You could always try it out, I would almost doubt that they would notice a different retention bracket since lotes and foxconn look similar. Also one question, why did you remove it in the first place? I haven't yet seen a cooler that required its removal?

KapiteinKoek007 · Jan 28, 2013, 02:09 PM

tnx for your reply, i removed the bracket cuz my thermaltake frio has its own mounting bracket and it would not fit over the original bracket so i had to remove it...

okay im gonna try to RMA my msi p67a-gd65 with the retention bracket of the msi p8h77-v LE, lets see if the european msi branch is paying attention to their rma process.

EDIT:
i also noticed the plastic socket protector is grey on the p67a-gd65 with no text on it, and the p8h77-v LE has a black protector with chinese english and french text on it, saying i should keep this after installing the cpu for RMA cases........... -_- seriously ?? :P

brandonwh64 · Jan 28, 2013, 02:38 PM

Always keep the socket protector for RMA or if sold in the future. This will save headaches when RMA team or new buyer gets it claiming to have bent pins.

KapiteinKoek007 · Jan 28, 2013, 02:48 PM

well i did not know that, but i´ll be sure to keep that in mind with the next mobo i buy!

tnx m8

KapiteinKoek007 · Feb 14, 2013, 11:22 AM

WOW, i didn't thought it would work but it did,
I got an email from the retailer i bought it from, saying they received an new motherboard. the z68a-gd80 (b3), so im really stoked about this, cuz my previous p67a-gd65 B3 sells at around 130 euros new. and this z68a-gd80 sells at around 200 euro. so they asked me if i agree to this deal.
now my question to you all is; Is the z68a-gd80 better then the p67a-gd65 ?.
the only diffrence is. its got an onboard graphics engine.

thanks!

jaggerwild · Feb 14, 2013, 12:37 PM

Yes!!
The Z68 board is a step up from the P67A, i have only used the ASUS version of the Z68 but if you like to tinker in the bios and over clock you will love this board!
MSI has some very good motherboards and there customer service is second to none!!
post some results when you get it and enjoy!!!

KapiteinKoek007 · Feb 14, 2013, 01:04 PM

yeh that was my first thought, it is better, its like having a 1 year older brother... haha, im gonna pickup my new motherboard from the retailer this afternoon.
i will post results tonight or tomorrow!

jaggerwild · Feb 14, 2013, 01:41 PM

forgot to add, I read if you turn your cooler sideways you can still use the original clamp for the CPU. I remove mine as I water cool the CPU and it holds the processor inplace, but I never misplace the holder.................

KapiteinKoek007 · Feb 14, 2013, 10:35 PM

yeh i know that now.. i fooled them like a baws though!!!!. can't complain cus im getting a newer more expensive model in return

Jan 26, 2013, 09:38 PM	#1
KapiteinKoek007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 226 (0.22/day) Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	P67A-GD65(b3) RMA hi all i lost lost my original cpu mounting bracket, i need it because i need to rma my msi p67a-gd65 b3 board. i bought a new msi board, the p8h77-v le and i noticed that it is almost the same as the bracket from the p67a-gd65 only diffrence is the bracket from the p8h is made by foxconn and the p67a-gd65 uses a lotes mounting bracket.. now my question is, do u ppl think i can send the bracket from the p8h77-v le along with my p67a-gd65 for RMA ? do they check those things ? __________________ Rig: CPU: Intel i7 2600k 4.6ghz, @1.31v Load CPU Cooling: Corsair H50 W P&P 2x2500 rpm MOBO: MSI Z77A-GD55 MC III AKA duh shitz! MEM: Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 16gb DDR3 \| @ 1600mhz 1.65v GFX: MSI GTX570 Twin Frzr III @ 930/1860/2000 @ v1.125 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900 Watts

System Name:	i7 Zanderige Brug
Processor:	Intel i7 2600k @ stock cuz current mobo sucks!
Motherboard:	p8h77-v le (temporarily)
Cooling:	ThermalTake FRIO 2x2500 rpm 120mm fans P&P effect
Memory:	4 x 4gb corsair XMS3 DDR3 1333 mhz
Video Card:	MSI GTX570 Twin Frozr III OC @ 930/1860/2000
Hard Disk:	1x Samsung 600gb (HD642JJ) 1 x WD 1.5 tb (WD15ears)
CRT/LCD Model:	Philips 236vla
Case:	CoolerMaster Elite 310
Sound Card:	Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 SE
PSU:	Antec High Current Gamer 900watt
Software:	Win 8 Enterprise N
Benchmarks:	non done yet.

Jan 28, 2013, 01:27 PM	#2
KapiteinKoek007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 226 (0.22/day) Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	anybody???, sorry for bump, but i really want my p67a back. this h77 can't even achieve a decent overclock, and there are no options for voltage adjustments... __________________ Rig: CPU: Intel i7 2600k 4.6ghz, @1.31v Load CPU Cooling: Corsair H50 W P&P 2x2500 rpm MOBO: MSI Z77A-GD55 MC III AKA duh shitz! MEM: Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 16gb DDR3 \| @ 1600mhz 1.65v GFX: MSI GTX570 Twin Frzr III @ 930/1860/2000 @ v1.125 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900 Watts

System Name:	i7 Zanderige Brug
Processor:	Intel i7 2600k @ stock cuz current mobo sucks!
Motherboard:	p8h77-v le (temporarily)
Cooling:	ThermalTake FRIO 2x2500 rpm 120mm fans P&P effect
Memory:	4 x 4gb corsair XMS3 DDR3 1333 mhz
Video Card:	MSI GTX570 Twin Frozr III OC @ 930/1860/2000
Hard Disk:	1x Samsung 600gb (HD642JJ) 1 x WD 1.5 tb (WD15ears)
CRT/LCD Model:	Philips 236vla
Case:	CoolerMaster Elite 310
Sound Card:	Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 SE
PSU:	Antec High Current Gamer 900watt
Software:	Win 8 Enterprise N
Benchmarks:	non done yet.

Jan 28, 2013, 01:45 PM	#3
brandonwh64 Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 13,560 (10.04/day) Thanks: 2,138 Thanked 5,338 Times in 3,695 Posts System Specs	You could always try it out, I would almost doubt that they would notice a different retention bracket since lotes and foxconn look similar. Also one question, why did you remove it in the first place? I haven't yet seen a cooler that required its removal? __________________ Cruncher's: All GPU's GPU's: 7970 3GB Unlocked = 8 Threads 5770 1GB OCed = 2 Threads

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Jan 28, 2013, 02:09 PM	#4
KapiteinKoek007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 226 (0.22/day) Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	tnx for your reply, i removed the bracket cuz my thermaltake frio has its own mounting bracket and it would not fit over the original bracket so i had to remove it... okay im gonna try to RMA my msi p67a-gd65 with the retention bracket of the msi p8h77-v LE, lets see if the european msi branch is paying attention to their rma process. EDIT: i also noticed the plastic socket protector is grey on the p67a-gd65 with no text on it, and the p8h77-v LE has a black protector with chinese english and french text on it, saying i should keep this after installing the cpu for RMA cases........... -_- seriously ?? :P __________________ Rig: CPU: Intel i7 2600k 4.6ghz, @1.31v Load CPU Cooling: Corsair H50 W P&P 2x2500 rpm MOBO: MSI Z77A-GD55 MC III AKA duh shitz! MEM: Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 16gb DDR3 \| @ 1600mhz 1.65v GFX: MSI GTX570 Twin Frzr III @ 930/1860/2000 @ v1.125 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900 Watts

Jan 28, 2013, 02:38 PM	#5
brandonwh64 Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 13,560 (10.04/day) Thanks: 2,138 Thanked 5,338 Times in 3,695 Posts System Specs	Always keep the socket protector for RMA or if sold in the future. This will save headaches when RMA team or new buyer gets it claiming to have bent pins. __________________ Cruncher's: All GPU's GPU's: 7970 3GB Unlocked = 8 Threads 5770 1GB OCed = 2 Threads

Jan 28, 2013, 02:48 PM	#6
KapiteinKoek007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 226 (0.22/day) Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	well i did not know that, but i´ll be sure to keep that in mind with the next mobo i buy! tnx m8 __________________ Rig: CPU: Intel i7 2600k 4.6ghz, @1.31v Load CPU Cooling: Corsair H50 W P&P 2x2500 rpm MOBO: MSI Z77A-GD55 MC III AKA duh shitz! MEM: Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 16gb DDR3 \| @ 1600mhz 1.65v GFX: MSI GTX570 Twin Frzr III @ 930/1860/2000 @ v1.125 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900 Watts

Feb 14, 2013, 11:22 AM	#7
KapiteinKoek007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 226 (0.22/day) Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	WOW, i didn't thought it would work but it did, I got an email from the retailer i bought it from, saying they received an new motherboard. the z68a-gd80 (b3), so im really stoked about this, cuz my previous p67a-gd65 B3 sells at around 130 euros new. and this z68a-gd80 sells at around 200 euro. so they asked me if i agree to this deal. now my question to you all is; Is the z68a-gd80 better then the p67a-gd65 ?. the only diffrence is. its got an onboard graphics engine. thanks! __________________ Rig: CPU: Intel i7 2600k 4.6ghz, @1.31v Load CPU Cooling: Corsair H50 W P&P 2x2500 rpm MOBO: MSI Z77A-GD55 MC III AKA duh shitz! MEM: Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 16gb DDR3 \| @ 1600mhz 1.65v GFX: MSI GTX570 Twin Frzr III @ 930/1860/2000 @ v1.125 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900 Watts

Feb 14, 2013, 12:37 PM	#8
jaggerwild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reality Posts: 107 (0.06/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	Yes!! The Z68 board is a step up from the P67A, i have only used the ASUS version of the Z68 but if you like to tinker in the bios and over clock you will love this board! MSI has some very good motherboards and there customer service is second to none!! post some results when you get it and enjoy!!!

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Feb 14, 2013, 01:04 PM	#9
KapiteinKoek007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 226 (0.22/day) Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	yeh that was my first thought, it is better, its like having a 1 year older brother... haha, im gonna pickup my new motherboard from the retailer this afternoon. i will post results tonight or tomorrow! __________________ Rig: CPU: Intel i7 2600k 4.6ghz, @1.31v Load CPU Cooling: Corsair H50 W P&P 2x2500 rpm MOBO: MSI Z77A-GD55 MC III AKA duh shitz! MEM: Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 16gb DDR3 \| @ 1600mhz 1.65v GFX: MSI GTX570 Twin Frzr III @ 930/1860/2000 @ v1.125 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900 Watts

Feb 14, 2013, 01:41 PM	#10
jaggerwild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reality Posts: 107 (0.06/day) Thanks: 10 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	forgot to add, I read if you turn your cooler sideways you can still use the original clamp for the CPU. I remove mine as I water cool the CPU and it holds the processor inplace, but I never misplace the holder.................

Feb 14, 2013, 10:35 PM	#11
KapiteinKoek007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 226 (0.22/day) Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	yeh i know that now.. i fooled them like a baws though!!!!. can't complain cus im getting a newer more expensive model in return __________________ Rig: CPU: Intel i7 2600k 4.6ghz, @1.31v Load CPU Cooling: Corsair H50 W P&P 2x2500 rpm MOBO: MSI Z77A-GD55 MC III AKA duh shitz! MEM: Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 16gb DDR3 \| @ 1600mhz 1.65v GFX: MSI GTX570 Twin Frzr III @ 930/1860/2000 @ v1.125 PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 900 Watts

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