Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card connector melts, but unofficial cable may be the cause
A Reddit user going by the name ivan6953 shared images of an RTX 5090 FE with a badly melted connector. Given that this was a prevalent
"I Guess It Was a Matter of Time": NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Power Connector Melted While Playing Battlefield V, User Says
The power connector for the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, a reference version of NVIDIA's new flagship GPU for gamers, creators, and developers based on the "Blackwell" architecture that is said to start at $1,
An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card power socket has already melted
The new flagship Nvidia gaming GPU has already melted under load, with the cable, power supply, and gaming GPU all damaged as a result.
First credible report of RTX 5090 FE with melted connector appears — third-party cable likely cause
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Nvidia’s RTX 5090 GPU Power Connectors Are Melting Away
According to various users, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs are facing melting power connectors issues. Read everything about it here.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Series likely won’t feature 16-pin connectors
Both GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 won't join the 12V-2x6 revolution and will instead sip power from an older 8-pin header.
Nvidia RTX 5090 vs RTX 5080: Which is the better gaming GPU?
The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are some of the most powerful gaming graphics cards ever made, offering top-tier rendering prowess and significant performance improvements over the last-gen 40-series counte
A ‘concerning’ RTX 5090 power connector discovery.
I covered the RTX 5090 melting power connector situation yesterday, and I was surprised at the amount of people quick to blame “user error” for someone using a third-party cable. YouTuber der8auer has now examined one of the burnt cables,
Nvidia’s new RTX GPU is melting PCs… again
Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs are here, but you might want to hold off on buying one after users report melting power connector issue.
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 Power Cables Are Melting
Multiple user reports have popped up of NVIDIA's RTX 5090 cards (from the few users who have managed to buy one, at least) apparently melting up their 12VHPWR power connectors whi
I don't want to alarm you, but an RTX 5090 power connector has melted
While the RTX 4090 suffered from similar at launch, there are a few subtle differences with with RTX 5090 situation. For starters, the original problem was related to the dongle n
GeForce RTX 5090 US Store Availability Delayed To Feb. 6 By MSI
MSI stores will be able to deliver limited stock of the new graphic cards, and it will be delayed to February 6, 2025.
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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC Review - 4K Gaming Unleashed
A premium liquid-cooled GeForce RTX 5090 from MSI, delivering exceptional 4K gaming and thermal performance. A gaming GPU ...
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Review: MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM SOC
The RTX 5090 features an advanced rasterizer engine ... Power is delivered via the 16-pin connector—MSI bundles an adapter with color-coded indicators to help users ensure a proper fit.