fmstrat
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Hi all,
I have a 1080 FTW with blown VRAM. Is there any possibility of repair?
Thanks!
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Daphillysmasha
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/04/28 09:14:37
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I dont think so, you overclock VRAM too high?
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SherwinXL7
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/04/29 12:03:19
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unless you're in shenzen lol - its probably not worth fixing - but it is possible.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/04/29 12:06:40
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As stated, yes possible. But probably not worth it.
Search for an electronics repair place who will agree to perform the repair (BGA memory replacement), and get a quote. That's the only way to know.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/04/29 19:52:35
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How did you do that ??? Overclock ???
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/02 12:02:44
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Yikes! Like others have said, it's possible, but unlikely
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/06 08:58:32
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Possible yes, just need to find your electronic repair shop and have the VRAM
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/08 15:02:37
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i think that is unfixable buddy
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/09 10:25:50
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I attempted to fixed a warped gfx card a few years ago where the sag had started cause artifacts. It was not a successful fix.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/12 03:37:41
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fmstrat
Hi all,
I have a 1080 FTW with blown VRAM. Is there any possibility of repair?
Thanks!
Can you post any pictures? I wonder how bad it was, did it catch fire or just smoke puffs? Usually when it caught fire the PCB traces would be gone, so nearly impossible to repair it yourself if that was the scenario.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/14 22:08:20
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BGA soldering is tricky, but can be done. Definitely not DIY for an amateur, but skilled electronics repair shops might be able to help. I wouldn't expect it to be cheap, though. Even given the current shortages, you might be better off hunting for a new card.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/24 22:18:14
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It is worth looking up the process on youtube. In general it will serve as an lesson regarding the technical difficulty of what you are attempting.
As others have hinted, it is likely beyond the technical capacity of anyone looking at a forum for advice (sorry).
For everyone else not it the OP's unfortunate situation, this serves as a great cautionary tail, both on the dangers of overclocking and the need to perform card maintenance every 3-5 years.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/24 23:59:35
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It’s always best to look at the games you play and the results of overclocking before starting. Blowing the beam is not good and sometimes I look at the numbers for an overclock and notice that the card is getting just a few extra frames. In reality five frames per second more isn’t really something you would noticeably sometimes it’s not even that much.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/27 07:40:34
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If you can solder you can swap out the bad VRAM. otherwise take it to a specialized electronic/pc repair shop. Salvageable IMO
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/05/27 07:55:15
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Jshvarts23
If you can solder you can swap out the bad VRAM. otherwise take it to a specialized electronic/pc repair shop. Salvageable IMO
It's BGA. It's more than just your typical soldering. You need a hot air station, template, and solder balls.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/06/01 13:01:16
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It's possible. You will need specific tools and right memory chip.
Below is a video that shows how it's done for 1070. I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself... best to contact someone who specializes in this area.
search this in youtube video website: bmFhX9jKnB8
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/06/01 14:38:37
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No, leave it to professionals
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/06/05 09:30:22
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Try to return it to the manufacturer if it is still under warranty.
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Re: Possible to repair VRAM?
2021/06/16 14:07:52
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Definitely not something you can repair yourself.
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