3080 / 3090 / 3070 Gigabyte Eagle Gaming OC & Vision Power Connector Concerns

Wrathier · 10 Oct 2020 at 23:26

1nfern0 said:
So today, I removed drivers completely and re-installed latest set just to eliminate driver issues.
My boy wanted to to play some fortnite so thought it would be a good time to test any CTD's. 3 in a 1 hour window.

As promised, checked the power connectors afterwards. I'll be honest they don't look too bad the top left pin looks a little skewed but otherwise they all look central. they're a little loose when touching with a screwdriver but the power connectors went back on with no issue.

So you keeps crashing to desktop? What can that be because of if it isn't the power connectors?

1nfern0 · 11 Oct 2020 at 00:15

honestly, not sure at the minute. going through each probable cause one at a time. I was selfishly hoping it was the power connector as it's a known issue and fixable.
Drivers are ok, PSU is more than adequate, temps are good. CPU isn't overclocked although memory is. That said, it's ran rock solid for 9 months and the balistix are well known to run at 3600.
Clean install of windows tomorrow and I'll be out options.
Downclocking seems to help a bit, but haven't eliminated the issue altogether. it's a tricky on to test. the crashes aren't consistent when gaming.

sewerino26 · 11 Oct 2020 at 00:22

So no buy Eagle 3090 Rtx? I am selling my 2080 ti. But i read this now mess issue..............

Ed White · 11 Oct 2020 at 00:55

1nfern0 said:
honestly, not sure at the minute. going through each probable cause one at a time. I was selfishly hoping it was the power connector as it's a known issue and fixable.
Drivers are ok, PSU is more than adequate, temps are good. CPU isn't overclocked although memory is. That said, it's ran rock solid for 9 months and the balistix are well known to run at 3600.
Clean install of windows tomorrow and I'll be out options.
Downclocking seems to help a bit, but haven't eliminated the issue altogether. it's a tricky on to test. the crashes aren't consistent when gaming.

I was having crashing issues as well when I installed the 3080 although all was working fine before that with a 1080ti. Turned out that my 8yr old 750W PSU just wasn't up to the task. I replaced it with a new 850W and the crashes stopped.

1nfern0 · 11 Oct 2020 at 08:33

Ed White said:
I was having crashing issues as well when I installed the 3080 although all was working fine before that with a 1080ti. Turned out that my 8yr old 750W PSU just wasn't up to the task. I replaced it with a new 850W and the crashes stopped.

I have a 9 month old Corsair HXi 1200W, it's barely breaking into a sweat. It could be an issue I guess but will be one the last things to check, my old PSU in the loft unfortunately won't cope.

sewerino26 · 11 Oct 2020 at 09:18

Guys its important and a lot of cash. I want order Eagle Rtx 3090. Do that or cancel because of connectors? Will be fine or not?

JediFragger · 11 Oct 2020 at 09:24

sewerino26 said:
Guys its important and a lot of cash. I want order Eagle Rtx 3090. Do that or cancel because of connectors? Will be fine or not?

Keep your Ti for a little while til this mess is sorted out imo.

sewerino26 · 11 Oct 2020 at 10:13

So its high risk that i get faulty card?

JediFragger · 11 Oct 2020 at 10:19

sewerino26 said:
So its high risk that i get faulty card?

I'd say for the amount of money I wouldn't risk it.

Sedgey123 · 11 Oct 2020 at 11:03

sewerino26 said:
Guys its important and a lot of cash. I want order Eagle Rtx 3090. Do that or cancel because of connectors? Will be fine or not?

I have a 3090 eagle and i personally haven't had any issues, but i plugged mine in and haven't touched it since.

It been performing fantastically

sewerino26 · 11 Oct 2020 at 11:05

Sedgey123 said:
I have a 3090 eagle and i personally haven't had any issues, but i plugged mine in and haven't touched it since.

It been performing fantastically

reaally?

So order then

? I mean no issues with connectors,card physically pins?

1nfern0 · 11 Oct 2020 at 11:22

Honestly, if your heart is set on the gigabyte I'd order. The orders are going to take a while to fulfil and by the time you receive you should get the newer connector.

sewerino26 · 11 Oct 2020 at 11:32

No shop have physically 1 example of Eagle 3090 but more expensive. So i can have card in 2 days in home.

Sedgey123 · 11 Oct 2020 at 11:51

sewerino26 said:
reaally? So order then ? I mean no issues with connectors,card physically pins?

No issues at all, just plugged it in and its working great. If it's the card you want then go for it, you will have warranty for it and it seems like there customer service is being great if you are in need to get it fixed.

sewerino26 · 11 Oct 2020 at 11:54

Sedgey123 said:
No issues at all, just plugged it in and its working great. If it's the card you want then go for it, you will have warranty for it and it seems like there customer service is being great if you are in need to get it fixed.

oki

Psu Seasonic 750-TX PRIME TITANIUM will be enough?

Sedgey123 · 11 Oct 2020 at 12:51

I have Corsair 850W PSU and that is what is recommended. I know people have been saying that 750 is enough but i haven't experienced it myself

Wrathier · 11 Oct 2020 at 14:29

sewerino26 said:
oki Psu Seasonic 750-TX PRIME TITANIUM will be enough?

I think so. I have an EVGA Supernova 1000W T2 though. This is my first time not SLI.

harney · 11 Oct 2020 at 14:35

1nfern0 said:
I have a 9 month old Corsair HXi 1200W, it's barely breaking into a sweat. It could be an issue I guess but will be one the last things to check, my old PSU in the loft unfortunately won't cope.

I very much doubt its your psu but you never know .. and the pins look fine on the card and that's a good plan to wait it out until there is good stock and so to get the new connector box .

It may have been said in the other thread of yours ..but have you tried the card in another pc ? or maybe try different pci e power connector out of the psu and cables i assume there is more than 2 ..

harney · 11 Oct 2020 at 14:40

sewerino26 said:
So no buy Eagle 3090 Rtx? I am selling my 2080 ti. But i read this now mess issue..............

Gigabyte rep stated that it only effects early stock. so all cards made going forward will be fixed with the revised power connector box. we are still waiting on which serial numbered cards are effected. hopeful we will get this information.

Wrathier · 11 Oct 2020 at 14:52

harney said:
Gigabyte rep stated that it only effects early stock. so all cards made going forward will be fixed with the revised power connector box. we are still waiting on which serial numbered cards are effected. hopeful we will get this information.

What I haven’t fully understood are if all are affected by this issue. I’ll pick my card up tomorrow, but will most likely take a loss and sell it as I’m scared of this issue.