How to correctly install your RTX 4000 series GPU to avoid fire!

i hope that i will NEVER know is that helped. thanks anyway

Can someone help me what graphics card should I buy at this point? And is GDDR6X relevant?

Me with the O11 Dynamic 😅

all the fires that happen who set it up wrong

thank you man

Vertical mount gpu

tyvm for the vid

So just clarify, use atx 3.0 cable (if available with psu) instead of adapter ?

I got Nividia RTX 4090 coming tomorrow, can I use the connecter supplied if my case is wide enough or with side panel off?

this video alone gets you a new subscriber. nice work!

Damn I cannot believe we have to teach people to plug cables all the way in and double check your connection. What next? Do not build PC with wet hands? Common sense not so common afterall lol. IMO if that causes fire it is on the user for being dumbass.

What a crappy mechanical design.

Another good tip is if you're going to use an L-shaped adapter, don't forget to check what WATTAGE RATING it's for. As far as I've seen on the market, there are TWO VERSIONS for these 12vhpwr 90 degree adapters. One is rated for 450w. The other is rated for 600w. Check to make sure your 4090 model is not one of those that go above 450w out of factory (e.g. the Strix, or the Gigabyte Gaming OC) if you plan on using the 450w rated adapter. The materials for the 450w adapters are probably only able to handle the low tier 4090s at best. There is a 4090 tier list here on YT that has all models of the 4090 listed with their power ratings on a chart.

I just picked up a new Asus 4080 strix (Non-OC) and now I'm lost on how to connect those 90* adapters or the power for that matter.

Since they usually have the 2 or 3 8-pin PCI-e plugs but they all state that you shouldn't plug the adapter cable directly into the PSU.

So maybe just use a 90* adapter and 2 or 3 8-pin PCI-e plugs that come with your PSU?

Also, is it ok to use your PSU's PCI-e plugs that have the 6+2 thingy to plug into the 3 way 8-pin power adapter?



Thanks for the video!

Same with 4070?

So there is a problem if it is the user that is responsible for this.

You dont, chock it up to a loss, wait until they put out ther 5000 cards and hope they change there new sh!ty conections back to the standard.........

But for now switch to AMD like most ppl are because there 7000 cards are actually usable and really good.

Wow. Make sure the plug is secure and not bent. How could anyone miss that? Good luck on that class action suit.

That’s not what sponsored by means.

a vertical gpu mount saves the day

and keeps the fire away

Thx

As an engineer, I can tell you that high current, even across low resistance connections, AMPLIFIES the current draw and even small resistances in the connections create large voltage drops, which generate heat. Minifit Jr connectors (the larger PCI-8 connectors) are pretty good at distributing current flow evenly, but the smaller connector on board the RTX 4070 is a Microfit Jr connector. These pins are smaller and cannot handle the load as well. These companies are cheating themselves by reducing the connector size. Three PCI-8 connectors (8 x 3) are SUPERIOR to the 24 pins (12 for power, 12 for ground) on the GPU card. Therefore, making use out of ALL of the pins on the GPU connector is critical for load sharing.
Now for the boring math stuff; A RTX 4070 ti (reportedly) draws 300W. At 12V input, that's 25AMPS (300W / 12V = 25A). With 12 pins for power on the GPU (25A / 12 pins = 2A), that's 2 AMPS PER PIN! This is ballpark, because I dunno what the PCIe-x16 connector itself draws or can handle as far as wattage.

Got new pc got gpu 4070ti pny mounted plugged on gpu differend dp hdmi tried, no signal i dont know what to do

I bought a pre-built customised computer, and the cable goes with a pretty nasty bend OVER the graphics card. The company I bought it from has been in business for decades, and been doing high end gaming setups for at least 15 years at this point as well. They give 5 year warranty on their entire system, so they are confident in what they sell. I've had 3 PCs in 15 years at this point, and they all still run to this day. Now this still spooks me out but I doubt asking them about it would result in anything other than "nah we do it well dw".

Your video really helped me a lot. My nvidia adapter was doing a curve in my o11 evo and I decided to change the psu. Do you think 850w is enough for a rtx 4090 and r9 5950x? Cheers from Brazil

Msi a850g

i have the 011 dynamic evo, with the 4090 fe. and with cablemod custom cables the cables do not fit properly. its sad that i had to change my case just to get the look i wanted. NVIDIA really needs to rethink this garbage connector or slightly slim down the damn cooler. its sad they think this was really needed. PROPS to AMD. I was sent a 7900xtx from AMD and i am seriously considering just switching it out, i mean hell it beats the 4080 and using the 5800x3d the 7900xtx is paired much better at 4k then the 4090, the 4090 is bottlenecked in alot of games i play. and the 7900xtx gets great fps in 4k, as far as RT you really dont need at all, i still dont use RT in any game it really makes no difference, especially if you use a high panel and its properly color calibrated, and until RT is in all games period and properly optimized its really still just a gimmick. i know in the past ive given Robey some shit but this is great info and great recommendations for consumers. GREAT job from robeytech, oh and Mr tech jesus with the hair steve from GN.

Nah bro, better send the burnt gpu back to the seller and get full refund. Now THAT will make nvidia give you a better connector. This gpu costs so much money I don't need to spend another 20 on a cable. No thanks.

Thank you to much sir

Buy a solid 90 degree adaptor. Sorted.

what cable would you recommend for the saphire rx 7900 xtx nitro+ as it needs 3x8 should i use one single 6+2 and one dual 6+2 or should i spend more and get 3 single 6+2's

What is the OM1D he is referring to?

Now I think I'm ready to try and install my GPU

If the cable is plugged in all the way in the connector you can bend it like you want. The cable does not care how tight you bend it. I have done brutal things with 8 pin cables for older GPUs and never had a problem. The key is to bend the cable first in the shape you want and then plug it in.

planned obsolescence, because the previous entrance was more durable. But this one is causing problems and besides the connection the card will become unusable and a new one will have to be bought.

OR... burn the house down from melting cable... sue Nvidia... ????????..... profit.

Quick question. There are 3 connectors. Do we need to insert them all into the power supply ? Installing this Graphic card for my son. Thx for the info.

Is that cable from corsair only compatible with corsair power supplies??

video: "Dont' overbend table"
me: Looking at the 90 degree bend done in roughly 1/2 inch space betten my GPU and side panel.

Chris is a terrible mod

Just paid for an RTX 4080. I have a Corsair PSU and bought the Corsair cable for my PSU off Amazon. The included gpu box cable would be horrid in my case so I am nicely prepared for my install now :) Fingers crossed the GPU beastie arrives this Saturday!

i have a 4090 coming tomorrow and this makes me feel more confident

my card is rog strix 4070 ti oc has 3 x 8 pins ? would u advice putting all 3 x 8 pins or just 2 x 8 pins in pls

just take off the glass until you get an atx 3.0 you wont lose anything plus you will get better cooling. only thing that bad will happen is the fan noise will be louder

Can I use the Corsair cable with a gigabyte PSU?

So I have 5000D Corsair case which hella space between the glass and where gpu cables bend. I’m thinking about getting a 4080 strix white or aero white, the current PSU is Corsair RMx 1000w, am I fine with the included cable or do I need to buy a better adapter

Just a question if you do have debris what do you do?

If plugging in something the normal way causes a fire the product is defective.

Just buy PCIe 8-Pin(or other you need) 180 degree angled GPU power adapter and enjoy gaming. 🙃