PC Graphics

[KirshyBoy3000]

Hey,

I have a 3-year old RX580 GPU. It started smelling like burning plastic yesterday and filled the entire room. It's still ongoing.

The temp is 55°C on idle, even with a 2% GPU usage in the Task Manager. I checked the temperatures of all other components using multiple applications, and all others are below 40°C, so it's definitely the GPU that's the problem.

The setting is on auto-fan and I see that the fans spin, so the fans aren't the problem.

Please help.

[elstaci]

Sounds like something is shorting out in your PC.

I would turn power off and disconnect the PC power cord and physically start smelling all the hardware in your PC to actually see which hardware is shorting out.

Once you find the hardware physically scan it and see if you see any burnt or discolored areas on it.

The hardware that is shorting out could also damage the surrounding hardware that is connected too.

Also check to see if any bug got fried in your PC that could cause the smell.

[ScotchFury]

Could be a power supply issue..? May only present itself when under heavier load like high GPU activity etc.

But yeah, re-connect all power connectors on the MB, CPU, GPU, etc. make sure GPU, CPU, MB heat sinks & fans are correctly mounted. 

Then run PC with case open looking / smelling each component..

What type / age PSU do you have..? There have been many a case of a failing PSU either under or over supplying power to components making it seem that the GPU, memory etc. that’s failed but was actually caused by the power supply..

[johnnyenglish]

For starters. Don't power on your computer again. If its the PSU you have a small to medium chance that you can ruin more than just that part.

Disassemble every component and inspect the PCB, plastics, all you can with a good white light.

If you suspect a part, like the GPU, and specially if its out of warranty, try taking the shroud off, but only if you are comfortable with that!

If its the PSU, I strongly suggest that you don't try to disassemble it at all!!! Serious injury risk if you don't know what you are doing. But Good PSU's have Good warranties. Corsair/Seasonic has like 10 year and they are good with RMA's.

Good luck!