psa, exploding power supplies, appreciated
If you recently bought a Gigabyte power supply, it may be at risk of exploding. Newegg has been selling these power supplies in bundles with high-end graphics cards to try and liquidate e-waste stock.
From what we understand, the safety mechanism that's supposed to shut it down if there's an unsafe spike in usage (Over Power Protection, OPP) didn't kick in until serious damage was already done.
Gamer's Nexus did a video that goes more in-depth than we could ever hope to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACtT_rzToI
As of yet, Gigabyte has opted to issue an update to lower the OPP threshold rather than issue a recall.
Please double-check your power supplies in all computers you use or admin to see if they're affected.
Stay safe.
@elfi I saw this and thought of you https://ankewehner.tumblr.com/post/659462057120432128/bedupolker-friends-in-different-time-zones
What I planned to do with my evening: draw elfi as a bug fables OC
What I did: play bug fables while--and after--watching @keliff play bug fables
No regrets
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