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[@northwestrepair]

i 3d printed the dumbbell just to make that shot 🤣

[@SzwarcuKX5]

What a mad lad.

[@m0neez]

I thought it was CGI. Dedication: 100

[@ffftube-le8np]

Magical!

[@blackhorseteck8381]

Dedication!

[@timhartherz5652]

Why would anyone need a dumbbell when modern GPU's can be used as one. Especially after letting them sag for a while. Kudos for effort, too bad you can't 3D print new reinforced PCB's though.

[@Azureskies01]

As other people have said, Sapphire is where to go if you want a quality AMD product. Much like how EVGA used to be for nvidia.

[@EggBastion]

If I ever buy another GPU it'll be a Sapphire

[@XionLuis]

how does powercolor stack up to sapphire?

[@prycenewberg3976]

​@@XionLuis Do you enjoy gambling? That's the difference. Some PC products are awesome. Occasionally, they launch a fire hazard. It's been several years now, but I remember a Polaris PC card (480 I think) with a VRM barely capable of running the card stock. I'm not aware of any similarly weak products from Sapphire.

[@roki977]

@@XionLuis PC has Red Devil as flaghip that is very close to Nitro plus, built like its ready for war and Hellhound models that are better than Pulse from Sapphire..

[@post-leftluddite]

I've owned three Sapphire cards, never had a problem

[@Aslozad]

Sapphire is goat among AMD branded cards

[@noname-oe9jy]

Nitro+ for the win

[@VexxedSR]

I have an old sapphire RX480 that I've had since launch in 2016 and still works perfectly to this day after 3 repastes. Now my RX6600XT made by MSI is already having issues with fans after only 2 and a half years.

[@Detlevboi]

@@VexxedSR My MSI 1070 has been working perfectly since 2016.

[@mmadevgame]

Can confirm im on 7900 xtx quietest cards I have ever owned

[@roki977]

Sapphire Nitro + yes, rest are same as others.. I would never buy ref model of these 7900 GPUs. Differences are to big and premium price is well worth. Flagships from Sapphire and Power Color are the best.

[@JohnChrysostom101]

Tony's skill is nuts

[@MichaelOfRohan]

Absolutely amazing. There is NOTHING that cant be fixed (except for a dead core)

[@daviddesrosiers1946]

I have the Power Color Red Devil 7900XTX in an EK water block. It's been well supported it's whole life. May it never grace your bench.

[@L1vv4n]

That's basically proves that repair technicians naturally would know which combinations of AIB/Model are bad, but rarely would see what models are good. Just because good ones much less likely to need a repair.

[@MDFGamingVideo]

Like everyone says...Sapphire is the EVGA of AMD, the GOAT if you want an AMD card. I have owned 6 Sapphire AMD cards. None of them have failed on me so far. And I still have 4 of them in perfect working condition. The other 2 were given away to a friend and a family member. Those 2 are also still working.

[@WimiBussard]

Alright, you have convinced me. I will use this GPU as reactive armour for my tanks. Thank you!

[@TheKeule33]

*Armor

[@WimiBussard]

@@TheKeule33 British English :), "armor" is US English, so you are also correct.

[@nowaywithyoueveragai]

The first Videos I saw about GPU repair used a machine and lasers to position the GPU to finish the reballing without misalignments, yet you do it with your own hands. And the RAM as well!!! A true Master with tons of experience.

[@dangingerich2559]

I was along time EVGA fan, right up until they quit making GPUS. They had the best quality and best support of any electronics manufacturer. I was so sorry to see them withdraw from the market. My replacement has been Sapphire. They're about as close as anyone gets to EVGA.

[@marstedt]

2:22 I can see at least two colors and can also read. !!! :D

[@MrKobold22]

I can even understand English, this is phenomenal. Can you too? Language is such an interesting thing!

[@BozesanVlad]

Others did understand op, that say something about you

[@SuperNawn]

It feels like the microscope is trolling us

[@ChrisFaulkner]

The subtle digs at Alex is hilarious

[@userbosco]

Dude, I love these videos. They check a lot of boxes: Relaxing time lapse visuals, educational, well edited, relevant, nerd, sciencey, and simply entertaining.

[@kaseycampbell408]

This was like watching a professional athlete. You don't understand the skill that was just demonstrated until you try it. It is only then you can drop your jaw, clap your hands, and say bravo.

[@Quintonieum]

Thank you for explaining some of the things that you were doing during the video, it helps explain processes steps that often get lost in translation.

[@billchildress9756]

I have a Sapphire 3850 AGP and a 3870 that I bought many years ago that still works just like the day I got it, And a 4870x2 as well!

[@malkyprijemny7077]

ahhh feelsss

[@memejeff]

Great job. Amazing that there weren't any torn pads or cracked traces.

[@eddiea3782]

Experience, skills and talent. You are amazing with the repairs you do. I love this channel.

[@AtomicSymphonic]

Tony - "This may be the best AMD GPU..." Me: *insta-click* Tony: *shows Sapphire Nitro+ RX 7900 XTX* Me: "YESSSSSS THE EXACT CARD I USE!" I'm beyond happy with my purchase some months ago of this particular GPU. I've undervolted my particular card since I want it to last for the next several years. Happy to see it also now has the Northwest Repair "Seal of Approval", too. :D

[@pottingsoil723]

As a fellow strength trainer, I'd really like to know how the customer managed to drop a dumbbell on his GPU which, presumably, was inside his PC? Please tell 🤣

[@Dansgretski]

7900 xtx is such a unit the guy was probably curling his GPU and accidentally dropped onto his dumbell

[@pottingsoil723]

@@Dansgretski Now that I think about it you're probably right 😆

[@79huddy]

His girl threw it at him when she caught him watching 4k vr porn 😂

[@thomasburchsted3287]

I actually bought a sapphire nitro+ 7900XTX first AMD card, and I’ve been happy with it. It’s in a water block now.

[@Elinzar]

Sapphire is just in another level, if they made Nvidia cards they would also be the best of the best is the EVGA of AMD

[@m8x425]

don't doubt it. I had nearly every flavor of the RX 580 come through my hands and the Nitro+ was the best. It's better than the Asus Strix and much better than the MSI Gaming X.

[@Agm1995gamer]

I would argue that sapphire are better than evga in pure quality and functionality.

[@syncmonism]

They do also make some more basic models too, though I would hope that there's at least nothing wrong with those models, even if some of them might be a little mediocre in terms of how good the cooler is (I think they're actually AMD's only manufacturer of a bunch of their very basic reference models for the current RDNA3 generation).

[@manifestoN]

EVGA has had several quality issues in the past, what set them apart is their support

[@naervern2107]

@@manifestoN owner of an EVGA that was supposed to be "great" and formerly Sapphire cards here - EVGA quality is still a step down from Sapphire's

[@bodasactra]

I generally buy used Sapphire Nitro+ GPUs for the quality of the build. I bough a 6700XT Nitro+ that runs stable for daily gaming at 2910MHz and stays cool with a slight fan curve tweak. Its about 5% faster than stock 6750XT. Sapphire makes the best AMD GPUs by far.

[@Koeras16]

Damn that some good bin on your 6700 XT. Mine couldn't go above 2810 ish... Hotspot that also get really hot above 2700 MHz.

[@sxmp1065]

8:03 that car really looks like you

[@historybugs]

I knew it would be a Sapphire card when i saw the title of the video. They produce highest quality AMD GPUs for years. The only minor issue is that they do audible coil noise under load

[@N4CR]

Yeah I RMAd one of these XTX Nitros for exactly that reason. That is also the easiest to 'fix' by the end user typically, so if it could have one fault, i'd probably take fixable/reduceable coil whine.

[@mcwolfbeast]

Love the almost subliminal subscribe messages in the timelapse ;)

[@deadinside777]

Always a joy to watch your repair videos.

[@310_Latchkey_kid]

Your skills amaze me...props to you!!

[@1Grainer1]

PowerColor and Sapphire are the best from AMD side, and both of them have great performance and also have best designs as for quality, i remember northridge had 6900XT from sapphire with burnt connector, solders didn't have any additives to help with melting so he had to weaken those to remove 8-pin, i think that's the only case in GPU repairs i saw technician not being able to melt solder just like that

[@networkg]

Tens of thousands of people peer over your shoulder as you work and you don't even get nervous ! 😆

[@VonDelano]

I hope the dumbell was ok after landing on that GPU

[@jerrykrovichdrvlof1362]

Tbh I was expecting Alex's clip with the hammer with that backplate 😂😂

[@northwestrepair]

Ah you right. Why didn't I think of that 🤔

[@curbthepain]

Sapphire is amazing, I knocked 2 capacitors off while replacing the paste on my 7800 xt pure, and its still running today.

[@ExxInferis]

Recently picked up this monster. Glad to know it'll resist any flying dumbells! It is indeed a tanky card. Love the fan header on the top to drive a case fan in sync with the GPU fan curve. A nice touch.

[@elemate]

In addition to insane skill level shown in this video the music track was supplementing this VIDEO dish like a charm

[@kepler104]

It passed the dumbbell test, lets go! On a serious note, Sapphire is the best AIB AMD has, they make good stuff.

[@justinoff1]

Reballing a processor is just crazy. Mad props to your skill

[@timmahccg]

Always love seeing the technical side of things and the repair mentality over disposable pov.

[@justincowans2677]

I love your videos even though I have no idea what you are doing half the time. I also love Sapphire cards. Due to limited availability and cost I went with the Asrock 6900xt oc formula instead. Very happy with it but it lacks the Sapphire design!

[@bvbftw]

If you value quality over bling bling then Sapphire is the way to go

[@zodiacfml]

My first high end card is a Sapphire Vega 56 because I was so impressed and it is the first with the flow-through cooler design. I then bought Sapphire RX 570 and 580s Nitro+, the cooler on Nitro+ powerful overkill nice.

[@JBSbass]

my GPU sits outside my case upright, on a 3D printed stand with a PCIex16 to PCIex16 high quality extension cable and a power cable extender poking through a hole in the case side door. It pulls cooler ambient temps from the room instead of air in the case which is of higher temp and unless I'm hammering cyberpunk or Modern Warfare the fans are spinning but make very little distraction. It runs 20 degree cooler. If GPU makers cared about our investment in GPU's then they would never be inside a case on top of a buzzing hot circuit board with the total weight of the body hanging downwards and hot air blowing over them.

[@Suresh_Pillai]

Great repair work Tony.. You managed to fix the back panel to as parallel as earth's surface.. beautiful! 👍👍

[@Jason-zh7wo]

Awesome! when i want to get an upgrade i'll look for one of these!!

[@Biglulu]

I really like these montage videos with music. A lot more fun to watch than the non-montage ones.

[@x_warhog_x8701]

I've got the XFX version of this card with the cast aluminum shrouds, Thankfully XFX had the sense to design its own support bracket that actually does a stellar job.

[@N4CR]

EDit: ignore bracket part, I see it was a dropped card, poor thing. They are heavy! I'm glad I shelled out extra for this unit at end of 2023. I RMA'd first one due to coil whine, second one is much better, while being slightly worse at UV. Only downside to an amazing card and I usually ALWAYS buy the reference cards from AMD. Both cards do 3GHz+ in real world loads and t-delta is well under 10°c. They also sip power using chill, under 160W at 4k/120 in older titles is hilarious.

[@williamlaprarie3007]

I need to go back to school and get re- acquainted with the new board repair systems back in the 90s when i was in electronics qe just had transistors, resisters, caps and transformers. This actually looks far more tedious but also looks alot more compounded and simplified.

[@Stringmaster413]

Hammer is my preferred tool for GPU install.

[@Stringmaster413]

Ehhmehm tool for repair

[@exiledwolfch]

Its why Sapphire GPUs are refurb shops favorite for AMD cards

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Good job on the fix and nice repair video.

[@northwestrepair]

Thanks 👍

[@liberteus]

So satisfying to watch. Glad you're giving new life to hardware, and sharing your knowledge around through videos. Many thanks

[@dvdvideo1234]

This is true. I've have many Sapphire cards trough the years. And none ever failed me.

[@nemesis762]

the vapor chamber meme 😂

[@Fatpumpumlovah2]

"Magical" lolol i died on that one lol

[@Saiohleet]

Shappire has been best for quality price on AMD carda since RX470/480...

[@Iason4sNikolaou]

I admire your clean works. +1

[@4Th30neAndOnly_7]

Wow! This video had some good quality!

[@user-dw6fj1py1o]

Good Work!

[@HondoJarrus]

Sapphire Nitro cards are worth the upcharge imo. 👍I picked up a used Nitro+ 6700XT early last year and it's so well engineered.😍

[@jovanpejic]

The Sapphire was the best card I ever had. Now I have an MSI, and it's okay, but in my opinion, Sapphire is two classes above. I can say that it is better than the vast majority of Nvidia graphics cards.

[@alistairblaire6001]

I have the Sapphire RX7800XT and it looks exactly the same as this. I was stoked when I pulled it out of the box. It is absolutely solid and gigantic. When I push the GPU I don’t even hear it. Most impressive card I’ve ever owned.

[@baarthok]

That message blip at 2:44 killed me and i just had to slow it down to read it. Therefore subbed.

[@cszolee7979]

One of our customers had two laptop screens destroyed by dropping a flower pot on them. Dumbbell is new though. On a GPU. Inside a PC. People are strange.

[@triplenator]

'Lets hope for a miracle.' You're the miracle here bro.

[@stephenhookings1985]

Exquisite skill on display

[@pf100andahalf]

I'm glad that you resoldered that one capacitor.

[@xcqML]

first gpu i saw with underfill for the bottom chips

[@XantheFIN]

Sapphire X1650 Pro 512Mb was my first GPU i ever bought myself.

[@lovegamesandtrains3194]

well tony if i have to ever have my 1080 ti or 1650 fixed or just having the thermal paste and pads done i will happy send them ur way because you are a legend at repaires

[@madelectronengineering]

Great repair as usual! Hopefully I never need to send my ASRock Phantom Gaming 7900XTX to you for repair, it's been rock solid so far.

[@TheFirestorm240]

NWR and Sapphire doing God's work, love it

[@fichambawelby2632]

As ever, excellent work. And excuse me for disturbing you: could you say the temperature and airflow you use to solder the GPU, please? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@MethanolEnjoyer]

finally an amd card from an amd only company

[@Denbot.Gaming]

battle tank.... I'm a proud owner of one of these

[@utubie24]

I have this card. Best gpu I've ever owned

[@cinavik]

ever seen a 7900xtx taichi in repair? looks like a sturdy build

[@zwapz]

yes! I can see two colors!

[@themorawaboy]

Have that exact same model. Only converted to water cooling.

[@primozsuhadolnik5468]

Yes i have had many Sapphire gpus and they where all great.

[@Derceto00]

No real surprise that a Sapphire card would survive. I bought some Sapphire cards in the past when I used ATI and AMD cards before. Always absolutely rock solid. Haven't use AMD GPU since 2080, but, it seems they haven't lost their ways. Still rock solid today. Good to know, if/when I return to AMD GPUs, will definitely be going back to Sapphire. Nicely done on repair as well/. 🍻

[@Redman147]

I really used to like Sapphire cards, but every single card I ever bought from them had fan bearing issues. And this is going back to the Vapor-X 7770 HD and I had two of those in crossfire. Both had fan issues. Then I had a 290, 290X, RX 480, 580 limited edition, 5700 XT, and then I gave up after that. Sapphire just wasn't doing it's job as a company to ensure they used quality fans. I now have a Merc310 7900 XTX and no issues. Most of the time I forget it has fans as I never hear them unless I'm pulling a crazy GPU workload.

[@picklerick6759]

Could you slow the video down where you display the 2 pages of text so I can read it please? Always an awesome video!

[@HikaruGCT]

yeah its defently one of the best. they have allways made insane cards.

[@teddp]

What I take from this video is that if I ever buy an AMD GPU, it's going to be a Sapphire. Thanks Tony.

[@Chris_Cable]

I bought that one a few months ago, it's a beast for sure!

[@kpm4620]

One issue with sapphire is their RMA process. I have a 7900 XTX. I was having RGB issues and sent it in. I had to pay for shipping. With insurance and all, it cost me $130. I don’t think that should be put on the customer when their product is faulty. Other than that, I agree that this card is awesome.

[@ghost_of_m403]

I think you did a phenomenal job. I would have to be pretty desperate to try a free-hand reball like this. This is like actual magic to 90% of all technicians in the field.

[@dabombinablemi6188]

It's amazing how good the quality of Sapphire products (relative to other manufacturers) is compared to what they were manufacturing 20 years ago as an Ati partner. At least with the Radeon 9xxx series they used low quality components and heatsinks that barely kept temperatures in check.

[@abesmissioncontrol2013]

Best physical gpu hardware I've ever owned was a Sapphire Nitro R9 Fury. Good to see their quality hasn't slipped.

[@Enthrall2006]

Sapphire for sure and no driver issues over here in linux world.

[@josephamaral419]

Reballing looks as if it should not be possible for some reaspn. Incredible.

[@Milan_M95]

it is hard af lol i wouldnt dare to do it

[@andrewtaylor1256]

My EVGA 2080 ti was used as a ladder. It's gotta really nasty bend but still working. Been a year since it happened

[@ranelquinto5205]

I'm glad I got the same model for my GPU

[@CodeCube-rv1rm]

I have one and it is absolutely goated, excels in 4K gaming on max settings, overclocks really, really well and looks amazing in the case doing so

[@Mitch_The_Cadet]

Reading the title, clicking in hopes that I see my graphics card. Oh yes it is my graphics card!!!! Edit: it is not my own gpu, I just have the same one and since my guy here is praising it, I was hoping someone would confirm my purchase

[@moneylambo1748]

Lol that's awesome, hopefully pur boy can fix it!

[@Native7i]

oh dumpbell guy!

[@basshuntet6128]

Damn...what a repair, this is the time when you feel like it worth every bucks you spend rather than just removing a capacitor

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

I got this model for my birthday! 😃

[@hasanmich1504]

after many hours of research i bought the Sapphire Pulse version of this. Its the same exact PCB as the nitro. I was watercooling it so i didnt care about the stock cooler lol

[@SkateClipsAndTips]

Isn't the pulse version weaker than the nitro one?

[@hasanmich1504]

@@SkateClipsAndTips it has the literal same exact pcb so i dont think so.

[@ij6708]

It should have lesser power delivery usually. If not load up a nitro + bios since on water and let her freeee

[@hasanmich1504]

@@ij6708 the board pictures are identical so idk lol

[@rednath7734]

2:22 yesyeysysys no video output