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The Radeon RX 7900 XT(X) Owners Thread.

Seeing lots of reports of 7900 XTX cards overheating because of a defect. I 'think' mine is ok but would like to ask how I tell for sure?
I have a Saphire reference card that is mounted horizontally(GPU fans pointing at the floor). I have tested in a few games and at 100% GPU load my hotspot temp sits around 84-89. Don't think I've seen it go above 90. This is in GPUZ.
Is this ok? I see people mention delta values, is this more accurate, how to I get this info and what do I look for?
 
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spengos said:
Seeing lots of reports of 7900 XTX cards overheating because of a defect. I 'think' mine is ok but would like to ask how I tell for sure?
I have a Saphire reference card that is mounted horizontally(GPU fans pointing at the floor). I have tested in a few games and at 100% GPU load my hotspot temp sits around 84-89. Don't think I've seen it go above 90. This is in GPUZ.
Is this ok? I see people mention delta values, is this more accurate, how to I get this info and what do I look for?
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spengos said:
Seeing lots of reports of 7900 XTX cards overheating because of a defect. I 'think' mine is ok but would like to ask how I tell for sure?
I have a Saphire reference card that is mounted horizontally(GPU fans pointing at the floor). I have tested in a few games and at 100% GPU load my hotspot temp sits around 84-89. Don't think I've seen it go above 90. This is in GPUZ.
Is this ok? I see people mention delta values, is this more accurate, how to I get this info and what do I look for?
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Hotspot around 84-89 is perfect no problem
 
had a proper ear to my Nitro today to check coil whine - it's definitely there and would be noticeable if it was on my desk - hopefuly it'll settle down after a while as it's still a really new card

have also found I can't keep the card stable in games on anything under 1.125mV (can do all sorts in 3dmark)

However, card still stays super cool and quiet, and I can't hear the coil whine from where I'm sitting so all good
 
So I've had some issues of my own which have started to arise over the last day or so, especially when really pushing my card (cp2077 in particular) where the temperature delta between core and junction has started to creep up beyond 25oC, the highest saw while playing was 30oC (71~ core 100~ junction), even when stock it'd do the same just a little lower in temps.

What I'm worried about, is that these temperatures are going to continue to climb, especially as the weather gets warmer, I'm also worried that just over time the delta between the GPU and junction is going to continue to increase eventually hitting the 110 mark and then throttling my card.

Now I'm stuck as I don't know what to do, because right now I'm really thinking about RMA. :(
 
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So I've had some issues of my own which have started to arise over the last day or so, especially when really pushing my card (cp2077 in particular) where the temperature delta between core and junction has started to creep up beyond 25oC, the highest saw while playing was 30oC (71~ core 100~ junction), even when stock it'd do the same just a little lower in temps.

What I'm worried about, is that these temperatures are going to continue to climb, especially as the weather gets warmer, I'm also worried that just over time the delta between the GPU and junction is going to continue to increase eventually hitting the 110 mark and then throttling my card.

Now I'm stuck as I don't know what to do, because right now I'm really thinking about RMA. :(
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hold off, can AMD confirm that the cards wont have an issue if u get a replacement?
 
Looking at the info available, it looks like its only the AMD reference cards that suffer with this hot spot delta issue reaching 110c. any one owning a ref card which hits 110c in any position vertical or horizontal should RMA the card simple as that. when summer arrives and warmer temps you know it will down clock even more, and you don't want that
when you have paid for the high end card. it should do its advertised speeds and not down clock because its over heating. If its a vapor chamber issue then AMD need to put there hands up and recall the cards. Anyone purchasing a ref card should consider going with an AIB card to avoid this issue, who knows how many ref cards have this issue is any ones guess
but it seems quite common.

Avoid ref cards is the best advice or RMA and get a replacement AIB card which so far don't display this temp issue. there will always be a few that do down to bad mounting or heatsink pressure, but not in the 1000's being reported on the ref cards.
 
wookiee87 said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxaDZ6n2MNo

should be a intresting watch, points to lack of fluid in the vapor chambers, a few ml's per card which is gonna cost AMD big
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This was my and a lot of folks here theory: either a fill and/or pressure issue in the vapor chamber. The positive, I suppose, is it's a relatively easy fix; the negatives are it sounds like there are a lot of RMAs and returns to be done (mine included), and the obvious horrible press and word of mouth for an otherwise great chip. I also guess they'll be a lot of sales lost on returns as the market has generally had enough of this gen and its incumbent prices and issues already.

On a side note, I'd expect a good number of refurbs will be turning up in the channel. But I would be wary picking up a refurb that's likely been running super hot for a period.
 
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As I mentioned in a post above, my XTX seemed fine but I have since done some testing by alternating between having my PC laying on its side(vertical GPU) and then returning it to normal upright position(horizontal GPU).
I notice a difference of at least 5c between the two. Vertical seems to run cooler at 82c and horz about 88c average. However...
Something that worries me is that on one occasion earlier I did see the GPU hotspot temp make its way up to 110c with a large increase in fan speed too. This is the only time I've seen it do this and I havent been able to replicate it since I restarted the PC. Previously I'd never seen it go above 90c let alone as high as 110c.
So now I'm wondering even though my card appears fine, it does seem to be borderline and possibly susceptible to the same problem others are having.
 
wiill said:
had a proper ear to my Nitro today to check coil whine - it's definitely there and would be noticeable if it was on my desk - hopefuly it'll settle down after a while as it's still a really new card

have also found I can't keep the card stable in games on anything under 1.125mV (can do all sorts in 3dmark)

However, card still stays super cool and quiet, and I can't hear the coil whine from where I'm sitting so all good
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I’ve noticed this in some games I can get away with 1090mv but in assassin’s creed Valhalla it needs a lot more. 3d mark my best score was with 1050mv but it is for a short burst.
 
Whilst temps might be "ok" currently, don't forget, we're still in winter, which means come the warmer months, your temps will jump a good bit, just something to be aware of, unless your rooms are 28+ degrees already :p

Be worthwhile checking your fan speeds too i.e. 79-82 wouldn't be good if fan speed is 80+% IMO.
 
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