After reinstalling drivers, etc, it says that my card doesn't support Direct 3D, and sometimes it even says the device is damaged when I look it up in Device Manager. (However, right now it says "This device is working properly.", which is clearly bullshit.)
I opened my computer and looked at the card to find that a small part of the card is covered in white crap that looks similar to battery-leak stuff, and has spilled onto other areas of the card. I have a feeling this is not a good omen...

Does this this sound like something I can get repaired, or does it sound like my card is totally fucked? It is Xmas time and I don't really have a lot of money to spare on a new card right now, especially since I've spent about twice as much money this Xmas than ever before. I see that ATI has a "Trade-up" program with discounts, but I don't know whether a damaged card like mine will even work for that?
I'd also ask that if anyone has a card around the same quality or better than my ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 and plan on replacing it this holiday season, I would buy it as long as it is in fairly good shape.
Merry fucking Christmas.
