[SOLVED] RTX 2080 caught fire

[Laurzapann]

My RTX 2080 caught fire. Fortunately I was able to pull the power immediately so the damage was limited. I already opened a ticket with EVGA but I am wondering... is it safe to install a spare 970 that I have? Below link has photos of the damage and looking for opinions if this is likely to affect a different card in the same rig.

https://imgur.com/a/2TWNx3J

View: https://imgur.com/a/2TWNx3J


I did not modify the RTX 2080 at all. This build has been running about 18 months. It was also not under a heavy load at the time.
All other components seem ok. I am able to run the PC with onboard graphics just fine.
Googled around and I think the burnt area was the RGB fan header (which wasn't in use).

Build:
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card
Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL19 Memory
Noctua NH-U9S 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler
EVGA SuperNOVA G3 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply

 

[richiestang_78]

All you can really do is contact EVGA, they usually have a very good warrnty so it should be covered, you might even get a 2080 Super in return.