News RTX 4090s are still melting two years after launch — GPU repair facility works on burned cards 'every single day

[Admin]

NorthridgeFix reveals that RTX 4090 deaths have not gone away. The GPU repair facility says it still gets dead 4090s every single day from across the globe.

RTX 4090s are still melting two years after launch — GPU repair facility works on burned cards 'every single day : Read more

 

[peachpuff]

These cards are under warranty, why are people sending him cards? Are Nvidia's partners denying warranty?

 

[Eximo]

It is actually the OEMs sending the cards to him for repair in a lot of the cases. And the random person who bought a card overseas or voided their warranty in some other way.

Cablemod particularly if I recall correctly is honoring their guarantee and paying for card repairs for those with the recalled adapters.

 

[YouFilthyHippo]

The RTX 4090 just needs to be forgotten. I still see them for MSRP or higher. I won't buy. Everyone knows about the melting problem. My house is worth more than a top line GPU. Wait until RTX 5000 comes and hopefully the issue will be corrected with the new series

 

[Gururu]

It's Intel fault

 

[PEnns]

It's Intel fault

Nah. Let's blame the users as usual.

 

[Alvar "Miles" Udell]

How much you want to bet the supposed "deal" RTX 4090 TH posted about earlier today is a 12VHP OEM edition?

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-...just-dollar545-more-than-the-cost-of-the-card

 

[hotaru251]

real question will be will Nvidia admit it failed or double down and act like its not issue with 50 series.

 

[CelicaGT]

Nah. Let's blame the users as usual.

Probably referring to this:

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-com...-gen-cpu-instability-to-contact-intel-support

But you're right, it's never NVIDIAs fault..

 

[kiniku]

I bought an MSI Suprim X 4090, 1 year ago using an ATX 3.0 cable and power supply. Zero problems.

 

[watzupken]

I am not sure if this is simply just Nvidia’s fault since the 16 pin was adopted, rather than created by Nvidia. Of course instead of trying to rectify the problem, they chose to claim users did not connect the power properly. In any case, it seems like most of the RTX 4090 won’t age well due to this potential issue that may crop up due to wear of the connector.

 

[helper800]

I bought an MSI Suprim X 4090, 1 year ago using an ATX 3.0 cable and power supply. Zero problems.

You're right, everyone that has had this issue is actually involved in a convoluted psyop specifically to question Nvidias omniscience, but that's impossible because Nvidia is perfect. Knowers, know. 🙄

 

[35below0]

I bought an MSI Suprim X 4090, 1 year ago using an ATX 3.0 cable and power supply. Zero problems.

Heretic!

 

[hotaru251]

if this is simply just Nvidia’s fault since the 16 pin was adopted, rather than created by Nvidia.

it takes 2 to tango.
The connector itself can be fine...so long as its usage/retention mechanism is followed & foolproof.

Nvidia knows how GPU's are put into most systems & the strain of bending cable in most cases do not fit the required min bend radius from connector required by the standard.

They should of made the connector much more "firm" to prevent any issue.

 

[PEnns]

I bought an MSI Suprim X 4090, 1 year ago using an ATX 3.0 cable and power supply. Zero problems.

I once survived a poisonous snake bite while being attacked by a shark, Zero problems.

 

[valthuer]

I bought an MSI Suprim X 4090, 1 year ago using an ATX 3.0 cable and power supply. Zero problems.

Same here. Bought my INNO3D GEFORCE RTX 4090 X3 OC on June 2023. Haven't had any issues so far.

 

[Trake_17]

I bought an MSI Suprim X 4090, 1 year ago using an ATX 3.0 cable and power supply. Zero problems.

Joe Biden is the 46th US president. What's your point?

 

[redeemer]

Dont forget that Steve from Gamers Nexus also concluded that 4090s melting was the users fault

 

[Cyber_Akuma]

Dont forget that Steve from Gamers Nexus also concluded that 4090s melting was the users fault

From what I recall, Gamers Nexus stated that while technically it's user error, the connector was very badly designed in a way that makes it very easy for it to result in user error even for experienced builders. It's still a very bad design.

 

[Joseph_138]

These cards are under warranty, why are people sending him cards? Are Nvidia's partners denying warranty?

Maybe he's offering faster turnaround times.

 

[vMax]

Just my experience. I have had the Palit RTX 4090 GameRock since launch with zero issues, though I am sure Nvidia could have gone with a better design power cable.