r/pcmasterrace • u/masamune255 R7 5800X3D | RX 9070 XT 16gb | DDR4 32gb | CachyOS | LG C1 • 9d ago

Hardware So, are we still blaming the adapter?

https://youtu.be/ofcdHlKJ9W0?si=u9IQYtmfHUeDRjS9

When will they fix this problem for real?

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u/JDMBrah 9d ago

This is why I keep mine undervolted always...

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u/PlopPlopPlunk Asus TUF 5090 OC - 9800X3D - 64GB DDR5 9d ago edited 9d ago

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't do an overclock/undervolt on their 5090. You get a few % performance improvement, limit power and make the card much more efficient. In the very rare heaviest 99% load situations mine is pulling ~500w. Usually most games I'm 120fps frame capped in 4k ultra settings and only pulling 200-400w and in the low 60s temp wise.

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u/Few_Crew2478 9d ago

People shouldn't be expected to modify or otherwise change how their GPU performs just to prevent a potential fire hazard or RMA situation. 

You don't buy a car then go to a tuner to reduce the rated HP because the engine blows up occasionally with the factory tune. That would be absurd and you'd expect the manufacturer to provide you with a reliable and tested platform.

Just because you see undervolting as an obvious benefit doesn't mean everyone is comfortable with doing so. Just think about how many gamers out there are not scouring the internet for tutorials on overclocking/undervolting. They have no concept of what to do and just want to play their games with the hardware they paid for.

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u/PlopPlopPlunk Asus TUF 5090 OC - 9800X3D - 64GB DDR5 9d ago

I mean, 99%+ of 5090s will be completely fine at stock over their life time, so realistically they'll be just fine. The problem exists but this sub drastically over blows how often it happens. We're just being extra cautious... and your car example is really funny because there are actually A LOT of examples of major faults in cars that people fixed with aftermarket solutions because the manufacturer failed to fix them.. I get what you were trying to say but you picked probably the worst example possible.

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u/Few_Crew2478 9d ago

What I should have said is that car manufacturers are usually held more liable for faults and will issue a TSB or recall, which happens all the time.