All Nvidia G84 and G86s are bad

[estoyra]

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ok guys try to read this from gizmodo... correction 84xx-87xx series...

Nvidia: Dell Issues BIOS Update to Keep Nvidia GeForce Cards From Frying

Even after Nvidia downplayed their original report that GeForce 8400-8700 cards were failing in large numbers due to overheating, Dell has issued a BIOS update for all of its machines running the affected GPUs anyway. The update tweaks fan setting to "regulate temperature fluctuations" to keep the maybe-faulty-maybe-not chips cooler. So who do we believe here?

Granted, it's not hard for Dell to roll out a BIOS update that bumps cooling fan RPMs, so it makes sense that they would cover their ass in this way. Although more fan means more noise and less battery life, so the update is not without its costs. Either way, Dell is taking the issue seriously, which makes it seem like the the problem is a little more serious than what Nvidia is saying.

The update is for the following systems: Inspiron 1420, Latitude D630, Latitude D630c, Vostro Notebook 1310, Vostro Notebook 1400, Vostro Notebook 1510, Vostro Notebook 1710, XPS M1330, and XPS M1530

[estoyra]

dia pa ai...

Hp: HP Admits Nvidia Defects Were Known Since Last Year
HP Limited Warranty Service Enhancement

Dell isn't the only laptop maker offering its customers help if they have laptops with certain Nvidia chips that are prone to overheating. HP has issued a list of laptops of its own that feature the chipset and states that it's been a known warranty issue since late last year. While not offering to swap for new laptops, HP has made it known that if your laptop meets certain criteria then you may be eligible for a free repair. This is good news for those of you with fried portables in your closet, so check out the list on HP's website to see if you're affected.

[grss1982]

So its only certain of the 8xxx series that are affected. For a while there you had me worried, since my friend recently bought a laptop with the 9300G V.C.

[estoyra]

i also bought a new HP laptop with 8600m gs... im also worried bro...

[estoyra]

update guys...
grain of salt? hehe... i dont think so...
stil doubt? wel i dont anymore...

Apple: Apple Confirms Failing Nvidia Graphics Cards in MacBook Pros, Offers Free Fixes and Refunds

This doesn't speak for volumes for Nvidia's credibility. As you might recall, a huge swath of Nvidia's notebook graphics cards—ones with the G84 or G86 chipset—fail at "higher-than-normal" rates. MacBook Pros have the 8600M GT, which uses the G84. Nvidia assured Apple MacBook Pros were totally cool. Turns out, they were lying! After doing their own investigation Apple "has determined that some MacBook Pro computers... may be affected."

The specific models affected are MacBook Pros with the 8600M GT manufactured between May 2007 and uh, last month. You know you've got a crappy video card if you see screwy or scrambled video, or worse, no video, even if the computer is turned on. Apple will fix any Nvidia graphics card problem for free within two years of the original purchase date. If you've had to pay to get the problem fixed before, Apple will give you a refund.

The fact that Nvidia apparently misled Apple is deeply disturbing, especially as they counter the Inquirer's continuing reports about defective chips. If you've had video problems with MBP, raise your hand please.

[alert0]

do we have a list of the cards itself?

[estoyra]

i forgot da models pero mostly G84s and G86s...
ingon sd cla almost all model kno bsta nvidia cards...
worid sd ko ky naa koy new HP laptop dv9700 wit G86 card...

[usrolla]

ako 8400gs ky G86

[estoyra]

mao ni gi ingon na "da count down has began"...
toink... i jst hop nga dawaton ni sa HP kng parefund or pailisan lain ky wla rba ko ni palit sa xtended warranty bato nla... nya sa gawas pa jd ni gipalit ahak nlng...

[yob]

ok ra man akoa...