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Gigabyte RTX 30 and RTX 40 GPUs Vulnerable to PCB Cracks
These cracks are attributed to a design flaw near the PCIe slot, resulting in ruptures within the circuit board. Although primarily observed in the RTX 30 series, incidents of PCB tearing have also be...
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Gigabyte RTX 30/40 PCBs are cracking, the company rejects RMA claims - VideoCardz.com
Gigabyte RTX 30/40 GPUs suffer from PCB cracking Pay attention when installing GeForce cards manufactured by Gigabyte. Gigabyte PCB cracking, Source: Louis Rossmann The problem was first brought to light by Louis Rossmann, a known personality advocating for self—repair laws. He has a long...
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These cracks are attributed to a design flaw near the PCIe slot, resulting in ruptures within the circuit board. Although primarily observed in the RTX 30 series, incidents of PCB tearing have also been reported in the RTX 40 lineup.
Prominent YouTubers Louis Rossmann and JayzTwoCents have raised concerns about a prevalent issue with Gigabyte RTX 30 and RTX 40 GPUs—PCB cracks.Such cracks can lead to power supply disruption, rendering the GPU unable to transfer data and effectively useless. Unfortunately, this damage is not covered under warranty, leaving users with broken video cards. However, the tech-repair community has shared a repair manual on repair.wiki to address these issues, although success rates are relatively low. Caution is advised when attempting repairs, as horizontal use of the GPUs may no longer be safe. Astonishingly, even minor impacts can cause the circuit board to rupture.
The consequences of PCB cracks are severe. Once the rupture occurs, the GPU components are deprived of power supply, leading to the inability to transfer data effectively, rendering the graphics card unusable. Regrettably, this damage is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, leaving users with broken video cards and no official means of repair. Consequently, numerous Gigabyte GPUs with this defect have surfaced on online platforms like eBay.
Reports from various users have substantiated the presence of physical damage in Gigabyte graphics cards, all indicating a design flaw leading to cracks in the same area near the PCI interface. Once the PCB cracks, the PCIe lanes are irreparably damaged, rendering the graphics card incapable of transferring data.
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