Hey everyone! I recently built my first PC using all new components. Everything was running smoothly until today when I noticed something alarming. While gaming, I saw smoke coming from my graphics card, and my PC shut down on its own. I'm not sure if there was a brief flame or just smoke, but it was a scary moment!
After the incident, I checked the GPU and its power connections—everything looked fine with no burns or deformities. I even powered up the PC without the GPU, and it ran normally, which makes me suspect the GPU is the issue since there's a strong burnt smell coming from it.
This leads me to wonder if the problem could be due to a mistake I made while installing the GPU or if it might be a manufacturing defect. I really don't want this to happen again, especially if I get a replacement! Has anyone experienced something similar? What do you think caused this?
3 Answers
It could be a PSU issue, but it’s less likely since you mentioned everything was connected properly with no signs of burning or damage. Just make sure to use a reliable power supply in the future, like your current one. It's good to double-check everything, though!
No worries! It sounds like you connected everything correctly with the three separate 8-pin connectors going into the GPU, so that’s good. All components should work with the right connections. As long as you used the original cables from Corsair with no daisy-chaining, you should be fine. If you get a new GPU, just watch for any signs when you first power it up.
I'm sorry to hear that! It sounds like a component on the GPU may have blown. This can happen, even though it’s rare. Given that it's a new card, it’s likely a manufacturing issue. I suggest contacting the seller or manufacturer for a warranty replacement. Just explain what happened without hinting at any potential user error; they'll inspect it and might send you a new one. You'll have to rely on on-board graphics in the meantime, though.
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