I recently ordered a PNY 5070 Ti graphics card, and I've come across some reports that it has a problem with 'hot spots', specifically one reaching temperatures of 107°C. I found some discussions and news from early April about this issue, but there hasn't been much follow-up since then, leaving me uncertain about whether I should be worried. I've been trying to post this question on r/nvidia, but my posts keep getting deleted by moderators without any explanation, which only adds to my concern. Any advice or insight on this would be greatly appreciated! Here's a link to the article I found about the hot spot issue: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/igors-lab-uncovers-hotspot-issue-affecting-all-rtx-50-series-gpus-says-it-could-compromise-graphics-card-longevity
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I hear you! This feels a lot like the 30 series issues we faced before. A lot of people are steering clear of NVIDIA and looking at alternatives like the 9070 XT, especially since the pricing isn’t much different. There’s definitely some skepticism around their reliability after the last debacle. It's tough to trust these newer models knowing they might just be rehashes of the older ones with some extra power.
From what I gathered in that article, the hotspots are mainly a problem for the power delivery components, which is separate from the VRAM. They suggest that you can tackle this by adding some thermal pads in those hotspot areas. It might extend the lifespan of your card if you feel comfortable opening it up and making modifications. But make sure you know what you're doing or consult someone who does before proceeding!
I’m worried about the high temperatures, too! I was considering canceling my order for the PNY and switching to a Gigabyte 5070 Ti instead, but I've heard they have their share of thermal paste issues. It’s such a tricky decision right now!