I recently upgraded to a 5080 GPU and switched to a new case because the old one was too big. A few days later, when I booted up, I caught a burning smell but didn't see any smoke. My GPU wasn't displaying anything, and my motherboard (X570 TUF WiFi) was showing green and white lights unless I pressed it down firmly into the slot before starting. I then tried a different slot, and everything seemed to work for a bit until it crashed and shut down. After restarting a few minutes later, it seemed to be okay again. Should I consider sending the GPU back under warranty, and if the motherboard is the issue, is it safe to keep using the PC or should I replace the motherboard first?
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Dude, if you smelled something burning, I’d stop using the PC immediately until you figure out the issue. It could be dangerous, especially with a new GPU in the mix. Better safe than sorry!
Definitely give everything a thorough check with your eyes and nose. If your case and GPU had that burning smell, you need to identify it before firing everything up again. Don’t risk damaging more components!
Yeah, I'm on it! Trying to trace down the smell—appreciate the help!
Make sure to check the Event Viewer for critical errors right before the shutdown. Also, visually inspect all your components for any signs of burning or damage. It’s crucial to identify what went wrong before continuing to use your setup.
Good call! I didn’t see any obvious damage, but I found some errors logged around the crash time. Here’s a screenshot of what I found: [link]. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the heads up—I realized that pressing down the components wasn’t the smartest move. Still trying to track down what might have melted!