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Probably a small plug update, doubtful on recall. If lucky, get a fill in form get new updated adapter mailed to you. Just more warning stickers and instructions on how to plug in adapter will be added to packaging.

I have the original ratpadz along with 2x gs ver2. I still use it at work and at home. Can't believe I've had these for so long.

Another test I can recommend after you think it's plugged in, try pulling on the cable straight away from the card. If it's not fully latched, it will back out. I had this happen once when I was doing some wire routing for a back fan and went to...

Oh look someone got a bunch of samples and examined them closely... what a coincidence...

It seems like a plausible cause. It would explain a lot of the issues as all the evidence points to a resistance overheat condition. I'd be curious to get all those burnt up samples and tear them apart to confirm that theory.

I also got my pbo setup to -30 save for the * cores and the average boost in gaming is hovering around 4.8 for me. Darktide seems to be my wildcard for whether I could use the boost of a 5800x3d or not. Only considering AM5 as I can save around...

I've been considering this upgrade for a few weeks now. 5800x3d are tough finds near me for the deal price, but a 7700/mobo combo is on sale right now which I've read the 7700 does boost over the 5800x3d and gives me an upgrade path to 7800x3d or...

It's been a few weeks and the cable mod cable is holding out just fine. My nvidia cable was ok too, but I only ran that for a week. I've had daily game sessions lasting hours and I've inspected the cables every 4-5 days now for signs of problems.