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gerw0007
02-07-2008, 03:58 PM
O.K.,

First off, I bought two XFX 8800 GTS (G92) about a month ago . . . then, about 2 weeks ago, one of the cards completely took a crap on me. So, I started an RMA process. I shipped out my package on Monday, January 28th, and XFX acknowledged that they received it on Friday, the 1st.
So, that same Friday, I get a message, that the card had already been tested, and confirmed faulty and that a replacement card will be sent out "Soon". . . At this point, I am thinking “WOW”, XFX is serious about its customer relations . . . This is awesome . . . I should have my card by next Friday!!!!!:yes:
But this was not to be. . .Since getting a great start, my RMA has completely run out of gas. . .and what I want to know, (because I have never had an RMA experience with XFX) is how long does it take for XFX to ship out a card? I mean, they confirmed last Friday that the card was faulty . . .So, all that is left for them to do now is to grab a new card or a refurbished one (at this point I don't care as long as it works) and put it in a little box and send it to me! Right? :confused:
So, here I t is, about a week later, and I am still just sitting here (minus my $330.00 video card that should have worked more than two weeks anyway) wondering what the H3LL is going on!? I guess I am just a little disappointed in the RMA process at XFX. . .I mean, I spent about $700.00 on these 2 cards, only to have one of them take a complete crap on me only 2 weeks later! Then, I had to spend MORE money shipping this card back to XFX . . . shouldn’t a card last more than 2 weeks. . .I never even pushed the clock speeds on these cards). So now, I am just waiting in Limbo here, waiting for a card that shouldn’t have broken in the first place.
Although the support staff I have corresponded with at XFX have been friendly and courteous, but I have had no substantial answers to any of my inquiries to XFX concerning this issue . . . and I am getting a little bit frustrated. What’s worse, is a couple nights ago, I called XFX’s support number. . .after waiting online for over 20 minutes, the call then transfers to what I think will be a live human body. . .then, to my complete frustration, I hear the following “your request cannot be completed. . .Goodbye”. . .beep, beep, beep, beep, beep . . . GOD! I wish you would have hung up on me right off the bat instead of after 20 minutes!:mad:
I have been a devoted XFX customer. . .I have 4 XFX video cards registered under my name right now (2 8800GTS (G92) 1 8800 GT, and 1 8800 GTX) I use XFX cards in ALL my builds. . Both for myself and for my work. Your products are awesome, and your “double lifetime / transferable warranty is by far the best in the industry . . . but if the RMA process is this slow with ALL returns, it is an area that definitely need Improving . . . Even EVGA has performed better than XFX. . . I sent a motherboard to EVGA on the same day as this card, and they received it the same day. . .But EVGA has already sent out a replacement, and I t is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow! So, if EVGA, who seems to have way more RMA issues than XFX can manage to do their RMA’s this efficiently, why can’t XFX? :frown:
Sorry to complain so much. .. But I am hoping that someone at XFX will read this, understand my frustration, and do what they can to help move this issue along and resolve it. My RMA number is XCR8759. I apologize if I sound so cynical or angry . . . but try to empathize. . . When a customer spends over $300.00 for a video card (or anything for that matter) he expects it to work for more than 2 weeks . . . if it doesn’t work, then he/she expects the company, who in this case offers a “Modder Friendly” double-lifetime warranty to take care of the problem . . . and send them a replacement as soon as possible. I can appreciate that XFX “IS” going to replace my card. . .and that’s great. . .but I think a lot of other people can relate. . .that when you are missing your valuable hardware. . .a week with no answers seems like an awful long time to wait. . .Even if XFX ships out the card today. . .I wouldn’t see it until late NEXT WEEK! :jawdrop:

Again, I apologize for sounding so angry . . .I still appreciate and understand that XFX is a great company. . .that makes some of the best cards on the market. . .but at this point, my confidence in their organization is shaken a bit. . .I’ll shut up now! :coocoo:

tomato
02-07-2008, 06:39 PM
xfxsupport should see this thread and help you out asap. But, it's only been a week... which is really nothing in the grand scheme of things. Just be patient. You are posting, therefore you have access to another computer. Some cards are faulty. You just had some bad luck there. XFX will take care of you, I'm sure ;)

gerw0007
02-07-2008, 06:50 PM
I'm sure your right. . .I'm not bashing XFX as a company. . .It is just frustrating. . .And yes, I do have anoterh computer (actually 2 - 1 with the other GTS 512 I bought and 1 with a GT), but I still miss my SLI. . .Boo Hoo!!

All in all, XFX has been nothing but good. . .I guess thats why this is so frustrating to me. . .I have never had to deal with any RMA issues with them before. . .WAITING STINKS!

Alluring Angel
02-07-2008, 07:40 PM
Hmm, I don't know... I'm also in the rma'ing process myself.

Lets see...

02/04/08 - I sent my 8800GT for rma. ( I live in California for your info )
02/06/08 - They notified me that they received my gpu.
02/06/08 - Later that night, they notified me that they completed the testing process.
02/07/08 - Brian notified me that they're finishing up paperwork & securing a replacement card.

So far it's a good progress. I just wonder when they're going to send me the
replacement though. I hope it's not going to take another week. * sigh *

gerw0007
02-07-2008, 07:54 PM
Yeah. . .like I said, its been nearly a week since they confirmed the card was faulty. . .so I aint sure. . .Myabe they don't have any 8800 GTS G92's in stock? Or maybe they don't like me:grin: They wouldn't be the first people. . .lol

Alluring Angel
02-07-2008, 08:09 PM
Well... I asked them...

[Roxanne - 02/07/2008] Ah okay, thanks for letting me know. I`m just concerned because I`ve heard from other customers that rma takes another week or two ( after xfx have completed the testing process ) to get a replacement gpu sent back to them. It`s not going to take more than 2-3 days for me right? I hope not...

[BRIAN - 02/07/2008] Hi Roxanne, it shouldn`t take that long. We`ll keep you posted. Thanks brian.

I hope they keep their word. :)

gerw0007
02-07-2008, 08:15 PM
I hope they keep their word too. . .for both your sake and my sanity!:help:

gerw0007
02-08-2008, 02:19 AM
Update . . .

XFX has once again pulled through!

I sent a private message to one of the XFX support members who works with and in these forums. . .asking if there was anything he/she could do to speed up the process. . .and BOOM! Like a hour or so later. . .I got a messaage that gave me a tracking number and simply said "It's on its way". . .

Now that I know it has been shipped. . .I can finally rest :lol:

I just want to say "Thanks" to the XFX support member who helped me with this. . .If you had anything to do with helping. . .

I owe you one. . .

THANKS AGAIN. . .:beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:

Alluring Angel
02-08-2008, 02:21 AM
Yay! =)

What a happy ending... hahaha.

:grin: