Using custom cables even in that scenario would still lead to cables melting.

It’s from increasing the cable length and therefore the required power draw to draw the required amount to power the device. It already happens with 8pin systems as well, this isn’t unique to the delivery system either.

Using too many extension cords has the exact same affect… it’s like blaming the heater because the cords melted. But no, let’s not blame physics, let’s blame the GPU(heater) -.-

The cards aren’t affected* it’s the custom cables people are using.

I wonder why he didn’t do a temp test without the extensions and just Nvidias adapter? Those parts aren’t hot and haven’t caused any issues from any reports so far. It’s ALWAYS had a custom extra cable. Increasing the length of cables increases power draw, it’s the basics of electricity. So yeah… increaseing cable length, and adding extra connections will make it waste more power and draw more…… it’s not surprising it’s only happening with systems with the extra cable length and connections that cause loss.

Also, the headline is misleading, he’s blaming the cards, when the only piece that’s ever melted is custom non approved parts.

I see the issue. The guy wants to claim him using non-approved cables doesn’t make it a “user issue” what a dumb take.

He didn’t even do a test without a cable and only using the adapter. So he doesn’t even have a base comparison… this is why random people shouldn’t be taken as gospel on shit like this. People latch onto the wrong stuff and run with it.

Use a non-approved cable shocked pikachu face when it inevitably melts….

Don’t you think there is a reason why Nvidia specifies NOT to use custom and non-approved parts…?

Yeah using the wrong parts and being mad that it doesn’t work, is a user error. Also the article blames the cards, the CABLES are at fault. Dudes a shitty journalist and can’t see he caused his own issues. Yeesh.

Use a non-Approved custom cable and be shocked when it melts…? Yeah a user using non approved parts makes it a user issue, it’s nothing to do with Nvidia or their pieces…. So what do you think it’s causing it…? Maybe the cables they tell you NOT to use…? If others users don’t use them and don’t have this issue… yeah, that’s a user issue. The user is being dumb and caused the entire issue.

Don’t you think there is a reason why third party adapters and cables are always said to void warranty…? Because of shit like this, it’s the custom cable, not Nvidias issue with their card or adapter.

Did he even try the tests without the cables…? Because I’m not seeing that.

Than as the other user said, bad device…… it’s not the andapter unless it’s faulty or you damaged it. Using non approved custom cables falls into the user error area. If this was actually a design issue, this would be affecting far more cards and official adapters.

No they aren’t. Mines plugged in with the one that comes from Nvidia. You can buy other brands, which is what causes most of these issues. Nvidia says not to use them for reasons…

No Nvidia is a proprietary adapter, using someone else’s would make it custom.

If you’re not pushing the connecter in right or running it in a way that you pinch a cable, that’s user error. You’re creating hot spots by not connecting it correctly. That can only be described as a user error.

And yes the first was an off the shelf third party custom cable… Linky

Wasn’t the one using a custom cable? Most of these are user error.

Edit, Jesus guys, this is basic electricity principles…

Adding length to electrical cables increases the power draw, adding connections increases resistance, which increases power draw.

So yeah, let’s add cables and connections that add draw and be shocked when it fucks up. Dude who made the video is just an idiot that doesn’t understand the base issue. It’s not the cards or adapter, it’s the fricken cable even though the guy doesn’t understand how voltage works apparently….

I can make my ears rumble on command.