They’re hailed as the most beautiful, powerful GPUs on the market—the Sapphire Nitro+ series is the dream card for countless builders. But a terrifying trend is emerging from the most hardcore PC building communities on Avonetics, and it could mean your prized GPU is a disaster waiting to happen. We've compiled the most alarming posts that reveal a dark side to these popular cards. We're talking catastrophic failures: used RX 6700 XT cards with completely dead fan controllers, leaving them to cook themselves to death. Brand new RX 7900 XTX beasts—and even chatter about the mythical 9070 XT—with fans that won't spin, turning dream builds into immediate nightmares. The ultimate fear for any enthusiast is the 12VHPWR connector, and the Avonetics threads are buzzing with serious concerns over its reliability, load balancing, and potential for a complete meltdown. Is this just bad luck, or a systemic issue Sapphire is ignoring? We contrast these horror stories with the posts from die-hard fans who swear by the Nitro+'s unmatched aesthetics and killer performance. Get the full, unfiltered story from the heart of Avonetics before you make your next upgrade. This is the one video every Sapphire owner, and potential buyer, must watch. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.