Schmuppes

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[–] Schmuppes 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

The problem seems to be load balancing, or lack thereof. A German guy on YouTube noticed that his cable got up to 150°C at the PSU end, due to one wire delivering 20 or 22 amps, while the others were getting a lot less pumped through them. 22 Ampere is pretty much half the power draw of the card, through one wire instead of three if the load was properly balanced between them. That's why it ran so hot and melted to shit.

If you've ever worked on your car's 12 V electrics system, you'll know how thick the wires (and corresponding connector sizes) are for things like window defrosters that will run through a 20 or 30 amp fuse.

[–] Schmuppes 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You're never gonna push the technological envelope with that attitude, bro.

[–] Schmuppes 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Wo gibt es diesen Mäcces mit Drive-In für Privatflugzeuge?

[–] Schmuppes 22 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (5 children)

Seems to be less about the connector, but more about load balancing. The German guy who had 150°C connectors at the PSU side also measured current draws. One cable was doing 22 A (so almost half of the 5090's total consumption) while the other ~~7~~ five were just chilling.

[–] Schmuppes 1 points 1 month ago

Never played the first Dune game, but Dune 2 had fantastic music. I assume at least some of it was composed by him.

[–] Schmuppes 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I have a 7900 XT (discounted open box item) sitting around and I need to know of it's the better option instead of waiting for the 9070 XT to release. "Reportedly" attractively priced? Come on, AMD. Drop some info right now.

[–] Schmuppes 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Mercedes Moné looks like a character from The Sims in that picture.

[–] Schmuppes 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

They have just one minister left in federal government, Volker Wissing. He quit the party though, and the reasons he gave for wanting to finish his term somehow make me think that he actually is a decent guy. The party used to be good for post-war Germany, I truly believe that as a socialist-leaning guy. However, nobody needs the FDP nowadays because while they claim to represent liberal values, they're actually just a party for the 1%. All they stand for is "taxes down, shrink or dismantle government institutions, everyone should fight for himself". Only neoliberal trash left with them.

[–] Schmuppes 2 points 1 month ago

Currently own one, but had to double check.

[–] Schmuppes 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

I'm not 100% sure if it's the Mk3 or Mk4 dash. Probably Mk4, with the fantastic red on blue color scheme.

It's a Mk4 ERA dash, circa 1997-2005.

[–] Schmuppes 2 points 1 month ago

Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 with a turbocharged VR6 engine swap.

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