Nooo!!!! Xonar! P5N-D! Not the magic smoke!! Why!!!!?!?!?!?

[x88x]

Hmmm, so, not impressed so far....

I contacted the product support line, explained what happened, and their response was: "Since there is physical damage, our default response is that it must have been user error." ...riiiihgt... So, they forwarded me over to customer support to get them to determine if they would replace them if an RMA is issued or if they would just turn it away as user error.

[mDust]

Hmmm, so, not impressed so far....

I contacted the product support line, explained what happened, and their response was: "Since there is physical damage, our default response is that it must have been user error." ...riiiihgt... So, they forwarded me over to customer support to get them to determine if they would replace them if an RMA is issued or if they would just turn it away as user error.

Haha!? What? Ask them to specify exactly what 'user error' would result in an internal short-circuit. Also, inform them that a combination of volts and amps can cause physical damage to just about anything when they are mishandled by a malfunctioning card.

[nevermind1534]

You might have to just keep calling them back until you get a better support person on the line.

[x88x]

Yeah, since (I think) the problem originated with the sound card, I think I'll call them again later and attack it from that direction instead (this time I went to the MBB people). I figure worst-case they won't replace the MBB, but I think if I can get a new PCIe x1 slot I should be able to replace that myself (completely voiding the warranty, but hey, what else is new ).

[Spawn-Inc]

honestly, it looks very much like you had a slow leak from your bottom barb on the water block which is in perfect position to drip right on the slot. the trail of blue on the water block follow suit perfectly. if there is no other blue die but on the card and block i would be willing to bet money on it being the cause.

did you use clamps on your tubing?

[x88x]

No, of course not, that was the first thing I checked...right?... *looks closer at blue marks on block* ...hmm, they do appear to be...but there are no drip... *looks at blue marks on NB HS/F* ... ... *looks closer at more remote blue marks on card* ... *simulates slightly twisted angle that power cable may have pulled card to* ... ... *pulls off NB fan and looks at inside fins* ...
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Well, I have a crapton of 8/10mm compression fittings. Looks like I'm gonna be ordering some tubing to go with those. ...and a new PCIe slot...

[mDust]

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Sorry for your loss(es).

[diluzio91]

i recommend this tubing\

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22669

fits perfectly, no problems yet.

[x88x]

Cool, thanks. I just need to find the drawer unit that has all my LC stuff in it...hmmm...it might be out in the workshop...grrr, that is one problem with moving.

[dr.walrus]

Just read this thread start to finish and lol'd. If you want my two cents, I'd replace both...