krissebesta
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System Name | Desktop |
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Processor | Intel i7-2700K |
Motherboard | ASUS SaberTooth Z77 |
Cooling | CoolerMaster 2112 |
Memory | 16 GB Patriot Xtreme Edition |
Video Card(s) | Sapphire Radeon 7970 OC |
Storage | Samsung 830 256 GB SSD |
Display(s) | Samsung 24" LCD LED |
Case | Corsair R400 |
Audio Device(s) | ASUS Xonar DX |
Power Supply | Corsair 1200 |
How did you replace the GPU?
Oh OK, I got it now. My numbers are 07/12 (a really early unit). I know I have an older laptop with the potential GPU problem. It's working fine right now and I won't overclock it since it is an older GPU. I was hoping to replace the GPU with a newer one that won't "melt" on me. Thanks nVidia for screwing so many people with their faulty GPU solder job. ( Can you tell I'm bitter? ;-) ) Nothing like finding out after you bought a laptop that it is doomed to die an early death. I will never buy another nVidia GPU again because of that. I have a dead Gateway FX P-6831 with an 8800M GTS in it that just displays vertical lines, which is no doubt also a casualty of the same problem that plagues the NMV 140M (double-thanks nVidia! ) I'm going to take a heat gun to the 8800M GTS and see if I can revive it. And I'm so bummed because I REALLY love everything about the T61. I may keep it and hope for the best or just buy another used laptop with a newer GPU and sell this one off. Anyway, thanks for the great research and good luck with your OC'ed lappy! Cheers! - Kris
Oh OK, I got it now. My numbers are 07/12 (a really early unit). I know I have an older laptop with the potential GPU problem. It's working fine right now and I won't overclock it since it is an older GPU. I was hoping to replace the GPU with a newer one that won't "melt" on me. Thanks nVidia for screwing so many people with their faulty GPU solder job. ( Can you tell I'm bitter? ;-) ) Nothing like finding out after you bought a laptop that it is doomed to die an early death. I will never buy another nVidia GPU again because of that. I have a dead Gateway FX P-6831 with an 8800M GTS in it that just displays vertical lines, which is no doubt also a casualty of the same problem that plagues the NMV 140M (double-thanks nVidia! ) I'm going to take a heat gun to the 8800M GTS and see if I can revive it. And I'm so bummed because I REALLY love everything about the T61. I may keep it and hope for the best or just buy another used laptop with a newer GPU and sell this one off. Anyway, thanks for the great research and good luck with your OC'ed lappy! Cheers! - Kris