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The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Practical_Anybody_87 on 2025-06-02 12:43:20.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/PiyushJAAT6000 on 2025-06-02 12:38:33.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Sovietspy65 on 2025-06-02 12:27:16.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/NightSaberX on 2025-06-02 12:15:54.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/General_Math7815 on 2025-06-02 11:35:44.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/poinguan on 2025-06-02 11:06:44.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Devrij68 on 2025-06-02 10:58:39.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Spork3245 on 2025-06-02 10:42:09.

For those who don’t know, the RTX 5090 Astral has sensors to monitor voltage and current for each pin of the 12vhpwr connection. First and foremost, yea, this shouldn’t even be necessary and/or should probably be standard across all cards using 12vhpwr and no one should have to pay the “ROG Tax” to have it (which I paid specifically to have this). Yes, there are alternatives you can buy to monitor voltage and current, but I’m vain AF :p

Last week my 9800x3D decided to die on my x670e mobo (not even ASRock, yay me), throughout troubleshooting steps and eventually trying a new CPU I had to unplug my 5090’s 12vhpwr cable 3-ish times as I mounted it vertically and it blocks some components from being accessible while installed. This 12vhpwr cable is the same I used on my previous video card since late 2022 and handful of plug/unplug cycles throughout its use. I got my Astral in early March (before the second price increase thank god) and the current + voltage levels were all fine in both idle and heavy load. However, after the plug cycles this week and installing the new CPU, I noticed that the idle ranges on pins 2 and 4 were higher than before, now each idling around 0.7-0.85 while the rest were 0.5-0.6. “Weird” was my initial thought, so I figured I’d run Cyberpunk’s benchmark while leaving GPU Tweak III up on my second monitor to see current + voltage range under load… barely 15 seconds after booting the game, still at the main menu and not the benchmark, pins 2 & 4 spiked over 9.25 and turned red in GPU Tweak (not high enough for the software’s alarm to go off, but high enough for concern). Immediately quit the game, shut down my computer, and install a fresh 12vhpwr cable that I ordered when I got my Astral as a “just in case”, all voltages and current are now even and in safe levels. And yes, the prior cable was fully plugged in, not bent, not “wiggled” - I always quadruple-check it when plugging it in.

Moral of the story? Two things: 1.) F this stupid design and its lack of common-sense safety features. 2.) if you’ve had 8-10+ total plug/unplug cycles on your 12vhpwr cable, consider just buying + installing a fresh one instead.

BTW, this post was immediately removed on nvidia’s subreddit by mods because I guess they don’t want people using fresh cables to avoid dead cards + damaged PSUs…? *shrug <- EDIT + UPDATE: it was an auto-mod bug, a mod messaged me and put my post back up. Safety PSAs for all!

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/TheDev42 on 2025-06-02 09:33:41.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/testus_maximus on 2025-06-02 09:19:39.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/rat_for008 on 2025-06-02 08:47:20.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Ready-Succotash-8699 on 2025-06-02 08:31:08.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/NixPlayer05 on 2025-06-02 08:03:43.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Ur_done-ur_done on 2025-06-02 07:35:05.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Steiryx on 2025-06-02 05:06:31.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/genjimain457 on 2025-06-02 02:40:23.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/KunoichiPrxncess on 2025-06-01 23:48:51.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Forrby on 2025-06-01 21:49:00.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Significant_Permit19 on 2025-06-01 20:25:29.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Kamina_Crayman on 2025-06-01 17:55:40.

I'm currently running an i7-4770 paired with a GTX 970. As much as I would love to, replacing it with modern hardware would be financially irresponsible. Luckily I love to make life difficult for myself so I'm planning to remove windows and switch to Ubuntu (or mint). What is everyone else planning to do come October?

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Own_Fisherman1419 on 2025-06-01 17:44:22.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Signal-Tangerine1597 on 2025-06-01 17:17:41.

This week, was a tough week for many reasons, but mainly for me it was finding out that treatment isn't working, theirs no more plan B.

Throughout this awful experience, I have been able to stay sane by gaming, whether it's nostalgia, a new story, or a genre I've never tried. The past 7/8 months, I have opened up my mind, and truly enjoyed the array of incredible games out there.

I am very much looking forward to the upcoming steam sale, as there are many, many games I wish not to miss.

I'm unable to globetrot or scale a mountain. My final months, will be spent mostly doing what I simply love.

And it's been thanks to every one of you, I've had communities that have always made each day easier.

I am so very open to any game recommendations, but more than anything I just want to spend each day, enjoying what I have done all my life, with my mum around, my dog by my side.

Thanks for reading! M

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/CRTgamer on 2025-06-01 12:50:44.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/Nagisha_Makaji on 2025-06-01 17:22:46.

The original post: /r/pcmasterrace by /u/dilbertron on 2025-06-01 16:53:30.