Assist the next GPU to proceed
Assist the next GPU to proceed
Initially there was no issue with the PC since January 2021. It remained stable after a few months of use and proper upkeep. One evening I powered down the machine due to pending tasks and decided to finish work early the next morning. When I usually started the day, the computer emitted smoke and white flames—promptly I shut it off. It seemed all other parts were intact because lights and fans continued operating during the incident. I assumed working late at night was the only viable solution. I reached out to both NVIDIA and ASUS for assistance. My graphics card is an RTX 3080 Founders Edition, paired with an ASUS ROG crosshair VIII Dark Hero motherboard. The PCIe slot on the motherboard was damaged, along with the card’s PCIe bus. ASUS RMA handled the situation well; despite initial doubts, they replaced the motherboard using a refurbished unit. However, the graphics card proved problematic. I first contacted NVIDIA, which suggested checking the shipping address details before proceeding. They informed me it couldn’t be replaced as the backend team had already assessed it. The final decision on whether to replace the card rested entirely with RP Tech. They advised visiting their service center to present my case. At the Goregaon branch, I met Mr. Ankit Joshi, who seemed overly confident. Upon entering, I felt disrespected and accused of wasting his time. Despite prior calls going unanswered, I reiterated that the card was an NVIDIA RTX 3080, not a RP Tech model. I was pressured to remain calm but my frustration grew. Eventually, I realized I needed your support—my entire project depended on this PC. I asked for recommendations on possible upgrades or repairs, specifically considering three options: RTX 4070, RTX 4070 Ti, and RX 7800 XT. My specifications included a 1440P display, Corsair RM750 PSU, ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero motherboard, and a Ryzen 9 5900X processor.
Well, I never imagined there would be a reverse bad tempered technician instead of a disgruntled customer. I haven’t seen burned PCIe pins before, but thankfully ASUS and NVIDIA (especially their main office) are supportive. With a $750 budget, you’d likely choose either the RTX 4070 TI or the RX 7900 XT. If you don’t mind dealing with DDU, the RTX 4070 TI is probably fine. But if your main focus isn’t ray tracing, the RX 7900 XT performs better and is a solid option.
I can't really discuss the super cards since I don’t follow the detailed specifications or compare them to what’s available now. If bottleneck 4070 is about slowing things down, I’m skeptical—it likely won’t affect performance much. When you look at the RTX 4070 versus your current RTX 3080, it probably offers similar results, especially with the AI improvements. It depends on your budget: go for 4070 if you’re on a tighter budget, and 4070TI if you can afford it.