Gigabyte is well known for its advanced PC and laptop hardware and other components. Recently, the giant tech developer released its popular PSU (Power Supply Unit) models in various retail and online stores.
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One of these is Newegg, which offered its Shuffle bundle. Because of this, many consumers were satisfied since they were able to grab one of their own. However, computer experts are now warning those who purchased the giant tech firm's products since they claimed that explosions could happen.
They added that the models affected by the alleged hardware issue are Gigabyte's GP-P750GM and GP-P850GM power supply units. Various tech researchers and critics claimed that these models could be at risk of serious failure or malfunction.
Gigabyte PSU Models Could Explode Anytime?
According to Tech Radar's latest report, around ten power supply models were tested in a new study. Involved experts claimed that 50% of the brands failed in an explosive capacity test.
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One of the tests even tried to fry Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3080, attached to a testing rig. Since the issue is an alarming one, researchers decided to ask Newegg and Gigabyte for their comments.
However, both companies still haven't released their statements yet regarding the alleged exploding PSU.
"Gigabyte's GP-P750GM and 850GM power supplies were and are in combo 'deals' on Newegg Shuffle. If you wanted the graphics card but not the PSU, you'd have trouble to return one without the other," said tech experts from Gamers Nexus.
Could You Return Gigabyte PSU?
Xtreme Gaming Nerd reported that the exploding PSU issue of Gigabyte shows that the company's claimed 825W to 925W OPP range is a false product description.
As of the moment, it seems like those who bought Gigabyte's GP-P750GM and GP-P850GM models might find it hard to return the items. Newegg's return policy states that it is difficult to return a dead power supply unit, which was purchased in a bundle.
Although this is the case, the giant retail firm still confirmed that buyers could still return their PSU individually. In other news, Gigabyte had another problem as ransomware attacked its PC hardware. On the other hand, the company released its Gigabyte Aorus C700 model.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
