New Age Graphics Card Emerges Vast and Weighty, Resulting in PCB Cataclysm Due to Inability to Sustain Excessive Load.

Tom’s Hardware reported that NorthridgeFix, a YouTube channel specializing in hardware repairs, recently received a batch of 19 GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards for repair. The main issue found in these cards was cracks near the PCIe slot on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board), indicating excessive weight on the card. It is uncertain whether this problem is due to poor hardware design by ASUS, the brand of the graphics cards, or if it occurred during transportation.

This issue of cracked PCBs has become a recurring problem as graphics cards continue to grow in size and weight. It remains to be seen how the manufacturers will address this issue in the long run.

TLDR: NorthridgeFix received 19 GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards for repair, with most of them having cracked PCBs near the PCIe slot. It is unclear if this is due to poor hardware design or transportation issues. The recurring problem raises concerns about the manufacturers’ long-term solution.