Using custom cables even in that scenario would still lead to cables melting.

It’s from increasing the cable length and therefore the required power draw to draw the required amount to power the device. It already happens with 8pin systems as well, this isn’t unique to the delivery system either.

Using too many extension cords has the exact same affect… it’s like blaming the heater because the cords melted. But no, let’s not blame physics, let’s blame the GPU(heater) -.-

The cards aren’t affected* it’s the custom cables people are using.

I wonder why he didn’t do a temp test without the extensions and just Nvidias adapter? Those parts aren’t hot and haven’t caused any issues from any reports so far. It’s ALWAYS had a custom extra cable. Increasing the length of cables increases power draw, it’s the basics of electricity. So yeah… increaseing cable length, and adding extra connections will make it waste more power and draw more…… it’s not surprising it’s only happening with systems with the extra cable length and connections that cause loss.

Also, the headline is misleading, he’s blaming the cards, when the only piece that’s ever melted is custom non approved parts.

I see the issue. The guy wants to claim him using non-approved cables doesn’t make it a “user issue” what a dumb take.

He didn’t even do a test without a cable and only using the adapter. So he doesn’t even have a base comparison… this is why random people shouldn’t be taken as gospel on shit like this. People latch onto the wrong stuff and run with it.

Use a non-approved cable shocked pikachu face when it inevitably melts….

Don’t you think there is a reason why Nvidia specifies NOT to use custom and non-approved parts…?

Yeah using the wrong parts and being mad that it doesn’t work, is a user error. Also the article blames the cards, the CABLES are at fault. Dudes a shitty journalist and can’t see he caused his own issues. Yeesh.

Use a non-Approved custom cable and be shocked when it melts…? Yeah a user using non approved parts makes it a user issue, it’s nothing to do with Nvidia or their pieces…. So what do you think it’s causing it…? Maybe the cables they tell you NOT to use…? If others users don’t use them and don’t have this issue… yeah, that’s a user issue. The user is being dumb and caused the entire issue.

Don’t you think there is a reason why third party adapters and cables are always said to void warranty…? Because of shit like this, it’s the custom cable, not Nvidias issue with their card or adapter.

Did he even try the tests without the cables…? Because I’m not seeing that.

Than as the other user said, bad device…… it’s not the andapter unless it’s faulty or you damaged it. Using non approved custom cables falls into the user error area. If this was actually a design issue, this would be affecting far more cards and official adapters.

No they aren’t. Mines plugged in with the one that comes from Nvidia. You can buy other brands, which is what causes most of these issues. Nvidia says not to use them for reasons…

No Nvidia is a proprietary adapter, using someone else’s would make it custom.

If you’re not pushing the connecter in right or running it in a way that you pinch a cable, that’s user error. You’re creating hot spots by not connecting it correctly. That can only be described as a user error.

And yes the first was an off the shelf third party custom cable… Linky

Wasn’t the one using a custom cable? Most of these are user error.

Edit, Jesus guys, this is basic electricity principles…

Adding length to electrical cables increases the power draw, adding connections increases resistance, which increases power draw.

So yeah, let’s add cables and connections that add draw and be shocked when it fucks up. Dude who made the video is just an idiot that doesn’t understand the base issue. It’s not the cards or adapter, it’s the fricken cable even though the guy doesn’t understand how voltage works apparently….

These were the poster boy devices each brand trotted out to show off their capabilities. These were flagships.

Phones in general are bigger, in each of those examples, smaller models also exist. The flagship isn’t the SMALLEST model, which is what you’re wanting since they are just bigger.

So how does that support your point? Lmfao.

You just don’t know what the term flagship is supposed to mean and are conflating it with other stuff.

Thanks for pointing that out so well!

??? Plenty of people are pointing the same thing out

It’s just you swinging this dude, and I’ve provided proof that you’re wrong, you’ve cherry picked a single definition and I provided multiple separate sources. As well had to explain how the minimalists phone still wouldn’t by definition ever be the “flagship” of its small and has no features.

As you said, just fucking google it. You didn’t just look at one source now did you…? When researching you must look at more than a single source. Thats just being obtuse lmfao. If you “googled” it and did any actual investigating you should have seen that the deification you picked isn’t the standard one.

And again, op has clarified their stance. The minimalist phone isn’t what they want/need so you using it as an example is just asinine and shows you missed the point completely lmfao. Give your head a shake bud.

As I explained previously, you’re cherry picking definitions to support your point.

Multiple other definitions that I provided you contradict that, and just repeating and saying the same thing doesn’t suddenly make it true. Even with minimalist phone, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, which is another important criteria and you’re choosing to ignore to make your asinine point.

A flagship has never been a cigar boat and that’s exactly what OP has clarified they wanted. So I was correct all along.

They used to make small flagships.

When??? You keep saying that, but flagships have always been large and fancy and never small and fancy. Can you provide an example? Because what it seems from every explanation you’ve made in this thread, you just don’t know what the term flagship means…

Sounds like you just need to learn words properly, the only one wrong here is you using an established term incorrectly and are conflating a small phone as a “flagship” which has NEVER been the case. Please provide an example of a flagship being small and compact, I would love to see how you came to fuck this well established term up so horrendously.

And no phone manufacturer has ever called their small phones their flagships, so for to OP to say they miss them, is them not actually knowing what the term is.

Can you provide an example of a phone that fits OPs definition as being sold as a “flagship”? Because OPs arguing for something that’s never been done before.

Flagships CAN be small, but it’s never been done in history before, still waiting for an example, I’ve asked twice now. Because OPs barking up the wrong tree. That’s the issue here.

You’re making this argument, while not providing anything to support it, I’ve even asked for a source to prove your point, all you’ve done is provide a definition that i then provided multiple that directly contradict the one you provided.

Flagship phones isn’t limited to some arbitrary sized companies.

In the history of the term, it’s never been a cigar boat dude…. It’s always the largest and fanciest, not the smallest and fanciest. Prove it dude. Step up or fuck off.

Does “fit in your hand” not mean small and compact?

I’m not the one using the term flagship to mean a non flagship phone. You’re trying to change established definitions and conventions.

You want a fancy small phone, no phone manufacturer has ever called a phone that fits that description as a “flagship” so to say you miss the. Is just straight up bullshit and you being an idiot and not using established definitions correctly.

So you don’t want a flagship, you want a small compact phone with all the fixings. That would no longer be the flagship anymore by using established conventions.

Flagship has specific meanings and you’re ignoring them to bitch and moan.

So the smallest and worst ship would be the flagship? That’s the defence? Lmfao because that makes total sense dude…. And how is that supposed to defend what a flagship is?

How does that mean the smallest and most compact? As my original comment stated, that’s like claiming a cigar boat is the flagship, which no navy would do even if they were making smaller boats. Their largest and fanciest, would STILL be the flagship of the fleet….

I “did read a dictionary”, which is maybe why I’m speaking? OP fucked up what a flagship is meant to be. Atleast I’m not the one making up new definitions to defend my asinine defence. How does the definition support your argument? It would STILL mean the best and most resourceful unit. Which wouldn’t be the smallest……

the finest, largest, or most important one of a group of things (such as products, stores, etc.)  —often used before another noun

Other definitions include “largest” why did you include the one that doesn’t…?

is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels, typically the first, largest, fastest, most heavily armed, or best known.

Which how is that the smallest and most compact…? That’s literally contradicting the established conventions dude lmfao. But again, bloviate about how you don’t understand language and want to make it what you want I guess…. Flagship has established conventions, and OP is asking for the opposite. Full stop.

This makes no sense. Large doesn’t mean fancy. Back in the day, making the phone smaller was fancy.

Which has nothing to do with the the historical term and already established convention of the term “flagship”, no one has ever called their compact phone a flagship, got any proof to back that asinine claim up?

The minimal company’s flagship phone is a minimal phone. It’s their signature phone. The flagship was the ship that had the ranking officer/admiral on it, representing the fleet. Apple, google etc all decided their flagship phone would be huge.

If it’s not the fanciest and most expensive, then by definition and original convention, it’s no longer a flagship phone.

Terms have specific uses, let’s not dilute them to make ourselves feel better. Language IS fluid, but when people are obstinate to already preestablished conventions… a small phone will never by definition eve be considered a flagship, but bloviate if you want.

Flagship means the best of the best, of course it’s gonna be large and fancy lmfao.

There’s plenty of phones that fit your niche, but it’s like expecting a cigar boat to be the flagship of the navy dude lol. Gotta temper yourself to realistic expectations, especially when the term “flagship” is thrown out.

Did you miss the part of my comment where I specified that my information was from when digital was non existent….?

It’s not the cost, it’s manufacturing capacity and supply.

Theres only so many discs that can me manufactured in a day, they also need to supply movies and the blanks markets.

They have hundreds of other games to print. So yeah they make 500k discs a month ahead of time, and if Walmart gets 20k they have 10k stores, that means each store is getting a whooping 2 units.

Ask the clerk, he confirmed there is never shortages or anything like that for physical disks.

Small town?

When stuff only released on disc stores can only get so many copies. Even if it’s a 100 or so, there’s no guarantee they’ll have enough on launch day to even satisfy demand. People would line up the night before as well.

So if you wanted to make sure you got a copy of a good game to play day 1 with your buddies, you HAD to preorder and hope they weren’t out, since they also held stock to sell day of.