NX6600GT-TD128E and Loose Heatsink

I just bought a NX6600GT-TD128E for a new build and it has the same loose heatsink problem, mentioned in earlier threads. Does anyone know if MSI has addressed this issue? It seems to be a design problem, to me. It seems pointless to have Newegg swap the card, unless MSI has fixed the problem. Since I like the package, I will probably keep the card and just replace the heatsink with an aftermarket cooler. Here is what I see wrong with the heatsink:
Springs in attach pins do not have enough tension to hold the heatsink tightly against the GPU & memory
Any warping in heatsink or card makes the problem worse.
Mounting in a tower case (which most of us do) will make the problem worse (Gravity!)
Someone else mentioned the heatsink attached with thermal pads. Mine just appears to be thermal compound, no adhesive, no pads.
I may do a little experiment with mine. Mount it as is and checks temps and performance. Then try a couple of aftermarket coolers and again check temps and performance.
Other thoughts? Wish me luck

Ok I see now. That looks nice in the pic but I can see where that may be a problem. I believe as long as the GPU is making good contact, the memory is not really an issue unless you intend to overclock. I have had issues with many other heatsink designs, and I usually replaced them with my own fasteners from a local hobbyshop or Ace hardware. I have been able to find plastic or PVC nuts, bolts and washers to suit my needs in most cases. It takes a little searching and is time consuming. I had a Ti4200 with the TopTech Cooler that I have had to do the same thing with. I then found that using an aftermarket cooler was the best soution anyway. I did a post in the sticky section somewhere, I think in the bulletin link about it.
Granted you should not have to accept this from a new product, and I don't blame you for being dissapointed. I don't think there have been any changes, so asking newegg to swap it would be rather pointless just like you said. You may be able to get them to swap it out for another brand, however, myself, I would prefer the MSI hardware and just get a nice aftermarket cooler or modify the fasteners.

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Oh my gosh! You are right! Wow you are so smart. The fan popped off halfway from the heat sink!
Quote from: compotatoj on 16-March-07, 14:36:13
Is this under warranty? I can't believe it is still running!
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you can ask your reseller about warantly or to How to contact MSI. for more information.
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