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| System Name | Game Raver |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i7-770K |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z170A-X1 |
| Cooling | Coolermaster AIO |
| Memory | 16gb |
| Video Card(s) | GTX 1060 |
| Storage | 1TB Crucial SSD. 4TB Seagate HDD |
| Display(s) | AOC 1080p 144Hz |
| Case | NZXT Phantom 410 /w/ Silverstone FN121P-BL fans |
| Audio Device(s) | ASUS Essence STX |
| Power Supply | Corsair AX760 |
I have had rather pleasant RMA throughout most of my time as a PC enthusiast, but holy crap the Sapphire brand sent that streak to hell.
About a month and a half ago, one of my 7850s' fans had malfunctioned. One of the sleeve bearings on them had gone loose and made the fan crooked enough to grind itself up against my neighboring expansion cards. I immediately shut down my computer and was fortunate to find the inspecting worthwhile when I found the problem. I took a picture and slipped it into a support ticket at Sapphire. This happened almost a year after purchase.
I added the information and even highlighted the picture so that they would know, but a week went by, and nothing happened. I called Sapphire Canada directly to see if they could handle the problem. They told me that they will call the Support Center immediately...what? I am calling them!
After two whole days I got a midnight email that a ticket has been replied to. I immediately jumped onto my computer to get it over with. Funny news, the Support base is 120% China and didn't bother adding English employees to their workforce. I could tell almost immediately by the craptastic grammar that they were using Google Translate.
"Are problem fan card or cooler?"
Later that day I decided to call Sapphire Canada again to fill the gap acting like a helpless n00b, and they did. Eventually, after acting like a moron for 2 hours someone spitted out an RMA form in PDF, alongside with a shipping address in Markham, ON. Thats my town!
I called the RMA center immediately and tried to get it done there and now.
Me: (calling)
Receiver: Atheron! (Obviously trying to say Athlon, the name of the RMA partner).
Me: Hi! I live near your company area and am requesting to drop off a returning product.
Reciever: No. You ship.
Me: I am literally 20 minutes AWAY! (speaking like an explorer talking to a tribe chief)
Reciever: Ok. You drop off on Monday! (I called on Friday)
Me: Thanks....
The line dropped after that.
So now I had to wait three days to even finish the job so they could work their magic, something I would only say to companies that have better service!
Monday happened, I rushed over there and tossed the box on their desk with RMA form, cheque and a stern face. They were half-witted and called in the manager in order for them to have an English speaking individual. HOW THE HELL DID THEY GET A JOB THERE?! They apologized to me as the manager was in a meeting, probably about firing the last remaining coworkers in a city of empty cubicles. To me, I support such action at this point.
Eventually, the manager popped up and everyone started smiling in front of me. Good professional image people! What a pleasant experience I'm having (despite the idea of wanting to go postal)! As I went out, the manager stopped me and told me I forgot to pay. I was like "What? I left the cheque right there!" and she was like "Nononono! You pay $25 for international shipping! The receiving is about $15". Thanks a lot.
So here I am now, still waiting for that bloody card. I hope the courier is walking so they can have an excuse. I go to ASUS and they clear it up in minutes, go to Transcend and their RMA will respond in an hour with a shipping tag so you won't forget the RMA number, but holy crap Sapphire Technology is just plain terrible!!!
Half star out of 5.
About a month and a half ago, one of my 7850s' fans had malfunctioned. One of the sleeve bearings on them had gone loose and made the fan crooked enough to grind itself up against my neighboring expansion cards. I immediately shut down my computer and was fortunate to find the inspecting worthwhile when I found the problem. I took a picture and slipped it into a support ticket at Sapphire. This happened almost a year after purchase.
I added the information and even highlighted the picture so that they would know, but a week went by, and nothing happened. I called Sapphire Canada directly to see if they could handle the problem. They told me that they will call the Support Center immediately...what? I am calling them!
After two whole days I got a midnight email that a ticket has been replied to. I immediately jumped onto my computer to get it over with. Funny news, the Support base is 120% China and didn't bother adding English employees to their workforce. I could tell almost immediately by the craptastic grammar that they were using Google Translate.
"Are problem fan card or cooler?"
Later that day I decided to call Sapphire Canada again to fill the gap acting like a helpless n00b, and they did. Eventually, after acting like a moron for 2 hours someone spitted out an RMA form in PDF, alongside with a shipping address in Markham, ON. Thats my town!
I called the RMA center immediately and tried to get it done there and now.
Me: (calling)
Receiver: Atheron! (Obviously trying to say Athlon, the name of the RMA partner).
Me: Hi! I live near your company area and am requesting to drop off a returning product.
Reciever: No. You ship.
Me: I am literally 20 minutes AWAY! (speaking like an explorer talking to a tribe chief)
Reciever: Ok. You drop off on Monday! (I called on Friday)
Me: Thanks....
The line dropped after that.
So now I had to wait three days to even finish the job so they could work their magic, something I would only say to companies that have better service!
Monday happened, I rushed over there and tossed the box on their desk with RMA form, cheque and a stern face. They were half-witted and called in the manager in order for them to have an English speaking individual. HOW THE HELL DID THEY GET A JOB THERE?! They apologized to me as the manager was in a meeting, probably about firing the last remaining coworkers in a city of empty cubicles. To me, I support such action at this point.
Eventually, the manager popped up and everyone started smiling in front of me. Good professional image people! What a pleasant experience I'm having (despite the idea of wanting to go postal)! As I went out, the manager stopped me and told me I forgot to pay. I was like "What? I left the cheque right there!" and she was like "Nononono! You pay $25 for international shipping! The receiving is about $15". Thanks a lot.
So here I am now, still waiting for that bloody card. I hope the courier is walking so they can have an excuse. I go to ASUS and they clear it up in minutes, go to Transcend and their RMA will respond in an hour with a shipping tag so you won't forget the RMA number, but holy crap Sapphire Technology is just plain terrible!!!
Half star out of 5.
