Question PSU cable melted in GPU connector

[FrickinBrian]

Not sure if this should be in GPU or PSU forum, but the question is more about whether my GPU is fried. I'm 100% already getting a different PSU. Probably a Corsair SF750.

I have an MSI 7900XTX and I've been getting, what I can best describe as, loss of GPU signal during gaming. The screen will go black, and the fan will sort of ramp a bit. Only way that I thought to fix it was to remove all power and drain the capacitors by holding down the power button. I figured it was dust or maybe a bad seat, so when I took out the GPU to start dusting, I noticed that the plastic around the power connector got hot, cracked, and melted a bit. The one that melted was the (don't know what you wanna call it) the "extra 6+2 daisy-chain connector on my PCIe cable". I was able to kind of clean out some the plastic from inside the GPU connector and reseat the cables (they clicked in properly) in a different way so that the melted "daisy chain" is no longer involved.

The thing that puzzles me is... I'm still operating Windows just fine; as I am currently typing on my system right now for help. I just don't think I can run a game and push power until I get a new PSU.

I don't think I can RMA my GPU in time because it'll be a year since I bought it in 3 days.

What's the best way to go about this?

 

[Darkbreeze]

MSI graphics cards, and most graphics cards in general, carry a 3 year warranty, so you should have no problem getting it replaced IF the card is to blame.

What is the model of the current PSU?

Is this a mini ITX build?

 

[FrickinBrian]

Yup, ITX. It's the PSU that came in the Cooler Master NR200P Max. I think it's called a V850. It's 850W, Gold rated. Honestly, it might have just been a loose connection that fried it. Those cables for that PSU are quite stiff.

 

[CountMike]

Yup, ITX. It's the PSU that came in the Cooler Master NR200P Max. I think it's called a V850. It's 850W, Gold rated. Honestly, it might have just been a loose connection that fried it. Those cables for that PSU are quite stiff.

Yes, loose contacts ca cause that. It would be better to run 2 PCIe power cables straight from PSU instead of daisy chain to spread the load on wires and connectors.

 

[Dragos Manea]

Yes, loose contacts ca cause that. It would be better to run 2 PCIe power cables straight from PSU instead of daisy chain to spread the load on wires and connectors.

100% agree, this is so underated as an information, if your card pulls more the 200W use 2 separate cables and not just 1 daisy chain cable

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes, I agree this was most likely due to a cable that wasn't entirely seated in which case, and card manufacturers know this, it may be a tough sell to get it RMA'd. But, if it's working with a different cable fully seated, and you're getting a new PSU, I'd say ride it until the wheels fall off. If you haven't already seen issues after finding the melted connector then probably you won't. It's certainly possible but if you simply pay attention and act if you notice anything unusual, chances are good you will likely be ok. Either way, good luck.

 

[RAIDGoblin]

also, if it turns out to be caused by the socket on the GPU there are enough small companies about that offer electronics repair, if you find someone who offers repair of PCB's, they're usually more industrial companies, you can absolutely get the socket replaced, given the value of the card it would be worth trying that

 

[FrickinBrian]

Thank you for the info. Computer turns on just fine still and I am able to use my display still. I have a Corsair SF1000 that I expedited. Should be here tomorrow and will report back when the new PSU is installed.

 

[FrickinBrian]

100% agree, this is so underated as an information, if your card pulls more the 200W use 2 separate cables and not just 1 daisy chain cable

My 7900XTX has 3 power connectors and only came with two 6+2 PCIe cables. I've never had such a powerful card and didn't really think it was going to be a big deal to daisy chain onto one of the three ports. The one port that was a daisy chain ended up being the one that had the melted end...