Sudden burning smell

[Agonylord52]

Hey guys!

Just wanted to ouch base here and get any suggestions for my issue.

So I just upgraded to a ROG THOR P2 1000w PSU and a Gigabyte RTX 4090 OC, and I was just playing Cyberpunk with everything cranked to maximum.

And I noticed that my case fans began to pump out an insane level of heat, and for a moment I noticed a brief burning-plastic smell.

I immediately quit the game, and the heat and smell began dissipated almost immediately. But now I'm worried.

I haven't yet checked the CPU or GPU temps while under load, but I'll get MSI afterburner and do so as soon as I'm done writing this initial post. Then I'll reply with an update.

I don't think it's the 16 pin high power connector. I know that has been a big issue recently, but I put that in fully seated and everything. I'll double check it though.

[PcBeExpensive]

7 minutes ago, Agonylord52 said:

Hey guys!

Just wanted to ouch base here and get any suggestions for my issue.

So I just upgraded to a ROG THOR P2 1000w PSU and a Gigabyte RTX 4090 OC, and I was just playing Cyberpunk with everything cranked to maximum.

And I noticed that my case fans began to pump out an insane level of heat, and for a moment I noticed a brief burning-plastic smell.

I immediately quit the game, and the heat and smell began dissipated almost immediately. But now I'm worried.

I haven't yet checked the CPU or GPU temps while under load, but I'll get MSI afterburner and do so as soon as I'm done writing this initial post. Then I'll reply with an update.

I don't think it's the 16 pin high power connector. I know that has been a big issue recently, but I put that in fully seated and everything. I'll double check it though.

take the power cable out, does it look like its burned or anything?

[Fl0yd-]

If there are no signs of damage, could be just the fans “breaking in” the new configuration. Sounds dumb but possible. Make sure you adjusted your fan curve to the current temps.