In other news...

[unixronin]

... I got a useful (for some values of useful) response back from Gigabyte finally.  I can send my board in for service ... but because it's out of warranty, I'll have to pay $45 up front, plus shipping both directions.  That's going to be close to — if not over — $100.  I can buy a replacement K8N board for that, and probably see change left over.

So I'm going with the repair plan, and worst case, if it fails I can buy a refurb board that'll at least have 30 days warranty on it and which I'd probably still have sooner than I could get my board back from Gigabyte.

Comments

[blackcoat.livejournal.com]

It's one of the reasons that I generally don't bother buying extended warrenties on computer electronics.

In three years, the amount that it cost me will buy me a good portion of newer, better hardware.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that. I never waste money on retailers' extended warranties. Heck, in some market sectors that's actually where most of their profit lies.

[mrmeval.livejournal.com]

Now you know why they can bite me. ;) They should have offered to fix the problem at no charge considering how they tout the backup system.

[ithildae.livejournal.com]

Does that cost guarantee a fixed board at the end? Or is that just to look at it, and take a shot at fixing it? (Actual repair costs may be higher.)

A newer board is probably the best way to go anyway. If an electronic part survives burn in, the electronics are probably good for life. (Baring heat and mechanical stresses.)

I love the capabilities and power of modern computer equipment. I miss being able to add function with some judicious soldering.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

The relevant page implies, but does not specifically state, that it's a flat rate repair fee. I can't help but wonder if all they're doing is turning around and sending out refurbed boards. It's what MSI did.