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Spicy_pepperinos t1_j30o11r wrote

I mean "limited" isn't really making a statement about the absolute number of cards effected. It's just PR talk, and having data that it's limited doesn't mean they know the exact serial numbers effected.

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JCastin33 t1_j30139g wrote

From a few videos I've watched about it, it looks as though a part in it is not well designed, specifically the vapor chamber. That being said, I don't think AMD has come out and said what the issue is specifically yet.

Anyway, it seems like the vapor chamber gets locked up and stops cooling properly, resulting in temps climbing to 110°, and then the GPU slows itself down to try drop the temps, which fails, so it just keeps slowing itself further.

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Creepus_Explodus t1_j2zzgyz wrote

GPU junction temperatures are meant to be between 70-90°C on these air coolers. Thermal throttling should never occur unless something is seriously wrong. The card is designed to maintain peak performance at all times, while staying within the power and thermal limits. When a card thermal throttles it is exceeding its thermal limits, and must reduce its performance to maintain stability. Shutoff temperature is at 115°C, your card will actually just turn off to prevent damage when it reaches that temperature.

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