[SOLVED] My sapphire nitro+ RX 480 capacitor got blow up!! Need HELP!!!

[Kenpots]

Can someone help me with this problem? The capacitor is like burning in there, I do not know what causes it but you can check here https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wn1SDDj62qxQmhuP9

Also do i have to change the capacitor? And where can i buy it?

 

[Zizo007]

Can someone help me with this problem? The capacitor is like burning in there, I do not know what causes it but you can check here https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wn1SDDj62qxQmhuP9

Also do i have to change the capacitor? And where can i buy it?

Nothing you can do about it. Time to upgrade.

 

[jay32267]

I think the most likely values for that cap are 2.5V and 820 uF.

Here they are.

https://www.newark.com/c/passive-components/capacitors?capacitance=820uf&voltage-rating=2.5v

 

[Kenpots]

Nothing you can do about it. Time to upgrade.

Just bought this card like 4 months ago and this time i need to change it? No.I thinks there is a way to fix this card

 

[jay32267]

Just bought this card like 4 months ago and this time i need to change it? No.I thinks there is a way to fix this card

If it's only 4 months old....why wouldn't you RMA it?

 

[Zizo007]

If it's only 4 months old....why wouldn't you RMA it?

I don't think they sell new RX480, he probably bought it used and it was used for mining which explains why it blew up.

 

[jay32267]

I don't think they sell new RX480, he probably bought it used and it was used for mining which explains why it blew up.

Ah.

Well....regarding the cap.....it can be changed....but that doesn't mean it will solve the problem.
Something may have caused that cap to blow.

 

[Kenpots]

If it's only 4 months old....why wouldn't you RMA it?

I bought this 2nd hand GPU and i cant, because The warranty is only valid for 1 month.

 

[Kenpots]

I think the most likely values for that cap are 2.5V and 820 uF.

Here they are.

https://www.newark.com/c/passive-components/capacitors?capacitance=820uf&voltage-rating=2.5v

Thanks im gonna find it

 

[jay32267]

Thanks im gonna find it

You're welcome.

 

[DSzymborski]

Was this connected to a quality power supply?

 

[Kenpots]

Was this connected to a quality power supply?

Yes, im using cooler master 450w mwe 80+

 

[DSzymborski]

Yes, im using cooler master 450w mwe 80+

Well..errr...not really. Though it could be worse.

 

[cos_ine]

I am here just to ask. How the heck did your GPU blow up? I'm recommending to buy a new graphics card, since the person that sold the card to you was either clueless, or they knew that the graphics card had an issue and sold it with a small warranty to scam you.

 

[Zizo007]

I am here just to ask. How the HELL did your GPU blow up? I'm recommending to buy a new graphics card, since the person that sold the card to you was either clueless, or they knew that the graphics card had an issue and sold it with a small warranty to scam you.

Most used RX480 were used to mine Cryptocurrency which damages the card even if kept at low temps and that's why they were sold for really cheap. The seller probably gave no warranty and will not respond for a refund or a replacement.

To OP, if paid with PayPal you get 6 months to open a dispute. 3 months with Visa.

 

[thekillerx10]

Yes, im using cooler master 450w mwe 80+

i think that is the reason that your gpu have blown up, bc minimum psu 500w a quality one
and you are pairing it with a 450w and a cooler master unit, honestly i would avoid any cooler master unit there is alot of other good units there in the market,but anyway if it is not a psu problem next time before you buy a second hand gpu,check it with your eyes and ask him to run furmark for 5 min and check the gpu usage it should be 96-100% use and see if there is stuttering in the screen

 

[Ralston18]

Under the circumstances and after looking at the photo I would have very little faith in that GPU at all.

You may be able to replace the obviously blown capacitor but there is no way to know what other damage may have occurred. May or may not be visible.

And once the blown capacitor is replaced then the next weakest may blow. Or some other component.

The GPU is likely no longer worth any time, effort, or cost per se.

Dispute for a refund if at all possible and hope for the best there.