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GeForce RTX 5090 power connector spotted at 150+ Celsius, prone to melting
A 12VHPWR power connector being used on the GeForce RTX 5090 has melted, sparking an investigation into the power draws of ...
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RTX 5090 cable melting issues haven't been replicated — testers assess various power supplies and cable types
Falcon Northwest has been unable to recreate YouTuber Der8auer's findings about the melting 16-pin power connectors on the ...
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Cable maker advises against using old 12VHPWR cables with RTX 50-series GPUs
Moddiy has warned users against using its older 12VHPWR-rated power cables with RTX 50-series products. It recommends only using its cables manufactured in 2025.
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Nvidia Used Four 12V 2×6 Connectors – Up to 2400w!?
I honestly would have loved to see modern GPUs use the old 6+2 PSU to GPU power cables, as it worked just fine in the past, ...