GPU died, what to do until Pascal/Polaris?

[Chadleybro]

So my GPU died on me, and there's still (most likely) at least 3 months between now and next-gen cards. I don't want to blow a lot of cash on a new card now and have to sell it for a hefty loss 3 months from now. The question is, what should I do for a graphics card in the mean time? Thanks.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Try re-flashing the GPU... unless obvious visual problems/destuction. Go to the used market B )

 

[Chadleybro]

Hello... Try re-flashing the GPU... unless obvious visual problems/destuction. Go to the used market B )

Thanks but I already returned it!

 

[smorizio]

check with the vendor of the card make sure the card is out of warranty before you buy a new one a few video card vendors have life time warranties on there gpu.

 

[geofelt]

If you buy a interim evga card, you can probably qualify for their 90 day free trade up program.
You will get full invoice towards an upgrade.
Read the details. 90 days may be pushing it for pascal.

Alternatively, buy a used card on ebay. When you need to sell, you will not lose as much.

 

[Eximo]

A bit too early for using EVGAs step up program. We aren't likely to see anything but reference models, and since the OP didn't list the GPU they are attempting to replace, a new flagship card may be outside the budget.

 

[Chadleybro]

A bit too early for using EVGAs step up program. We aren't likely to see anything but reference models, and since the OP didn't list the GPU they are attempting to replace, a new flagship card may be outside the budget.

I heard that Pascal is most likely going to release at computex in early June. Is it really too early to use the step-up? If I ordered a card today I could step-up until July 21st, so I would be good correct?

Also, I'm replacing an R9 290

 

[Eximo]

"Release" is most likely a paper launch. Then you might see cards in stores a few weeks later. 90 days would take you roughly to the 3rd week of July. If you think you can get proof of purchase by then, perhaps.

If you can limp along until next month or so, it would be less risky.

These would be GTX980 cost level, so a bit above the R9-290/R9-390/GTX970 price range. Until they build up a stock of GPUs that effectively failed during manufacturing, they won't likely release something like the GTX970 on the new process.

 

[smorizio]

as the 290 a newish card has the op go to the vendor web page and used there rma info to see if the gpu is under warranty?? if it is they may send him a newer gpu for just the cost of him mailing his old gpu back to the vendor. all he has to do is use the gpu serial number to check most times.

 

[renz496]

Try looking for used 290s? You don't have any old gpu laying around that you could use? Or asking your friends if they have some old gpu that they are not using.