• TheObviousSolution@lemmy.ca
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    9 days ago

    Unfortunately, 4090 is already going into the obsolescence by power cable fire hazard territory. Keep your eye on it as it ages.

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      9 days ago

      It’s been over 3 years now and I haven’t had a single issue. I made sure to plug in the 12VHPR cable all the way and avoid bending it. I also made sure to buy a top tier PCIe 5 PSU.

      The issue was vastly blown out of proportion. Don’t be an idiot and you have nothing to worry about.

      • SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        8 days ago

        As a fellow owner, that’s what they want us to think. Feel safe, but then out of nowhere your house burns down and then you have to buy a new card.

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          8 days ago

          There’s a couple of nice safeguards you can buy for your 12VHPWR connection now. There’s even load balancers. I just wouldn’t leave my PC on and unattended with one of the new cards.