MSI reduces warranty times for twelve Geforce models

With pre-built computers and other home electronics, an included factory warranty in the range of 1 to 3 years is common, but even those who carve their own computers are not left out in the cold. Power supplies are perhaps the most protruding and 10 years are common in lavish models, allowing the component to hang with several generations of hardware. With graphics cards, a warranty of 2 to 4 years is often listed.

In connection with the interest in mining cryptocurrencies flaring up again, graphics cards are hard currency, where those interested in games and currency are fighting over the meager supply. The cards that are dedicated to a life in digital mines work around the clock and therefore risk being worn in a different way than graphics cards used for gaming and the like, which now makes an impression in MSI’s warranty terms.

It is PC Gamer that has intercepted the third-party manufacturer’s updated terms on the Russian side, where 18 models now have the time reduced from 36 to just 6 months. The list of affected graphics cards begins with 6 cards specially made for breaking cryptocurrencies, where the lack of image connections and a lower warranty period are commonplace. The remaining 12 cards, on the other hand, are fresh or semi-fresh variants with players in sight.

Specifically, there are 5 Geforce RTX 3000 cards in the Ventus series, while as many RTX 2060 and RTX 2060 Super cards accompany the final duo in the top layer of the GTX 1600 series. The underlying reason for the drastic reduction is not mentioned, but given that cryptocurrencies are on the list, this area of ​​use is probably one reason. The terms also explain that a warranty claim can be denied if a graphics card has been “used for the purpose of making money”.

Whether the listed graphics cards are all particularly popular among crypto-breakers is unknown, but it is clear that at least the Ventus series is very much aimed at consumers. At the time of writing, MSI has not answered PC Gamers’ question about the increase, but has also not rolled out the update in more regions. If this happens, it means that new MSI customers lose close to 85 percent of the warranty period that is normally available from the manufacturer.

Source: MSI (Russian) via PC Gamer

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