19 pin DP vs 20 pin DP?

[lolpwnd31]

Is this still a huge issue? Like if I go to my local retailer will it be likely there's a 19 pin DP?

[kirashi]

14 minutes ago, lolpwnd31 said:

Is this still a huge issue? Like if I go to my local retailer will it be likely there's a 19 pin DP?

As found via a little Googling, apparently connecting the 20th pin feeds 3.3v back into your GPU, which can cause damage over time if your GPU is not protected from such voltage feedback.

https://hardforum.com/threads/displayport-cables-must-not-use-pin-20-warning.1803684/

[lolpwnd31]

Just now, kirashi said:

As found via a little Googling, apparently connecting the 20th pin feeds 3.3v back into your GPU, which can cause damage over time if your GPU is not protected from such voltage feedback.

https://hardforum.com/threads/displayport-cables-must-not-use-pin-20-warning.1803684/

RIP

 

Is it still that common though? That thread's 2 yrs old

[kirashi]

1 minute ago, lolpwnd31 said:

RIP

 

Is it still that common though? That thread's 2 yrs old

No idea, my DisplayPort cable is from MonoPrice and it's working fine so I assume it's a non-issue these days.

Only time will tell though, so 50% RIP my GPU, 50% not RIP my GPU.

[lolpwnd31]

Thanks for the input!

[Energycore]

9 minutes ago, kirashi said:

Only time will tell though, so 50% RIP my GPU, 50% not RIP my GPU.

If everything in the world was decided by a coin flip, the world would be so cool

[lolpwnd31]

Just now, Energycore said:

If everything in the world was decided by a coin flip, the world would be so cool

And really messed up

[kirashi]

21 minutes ago, Energycore said:

If everything in the world was decided by a coin flip, the world would be so cool

You mean 50% of the time it would be cool, and 50% of the time it would be uncool.