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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
Despite assurances, Nvidia’s RTX 5090 is melting power plugs after all
Last week, RTX 5090 cards started dying after Nvidia’s driver update. More recently, one Reddit user named /u/ivan6953 reported in the Nvidia subreddit that the power connector on his RTX 5090 had melted while playing Battlefield V.
£2,000 Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card reportedly melting power cables
The issue allegedly causes damage not only to the cable but also to the PC's power supply — in one Reddit user's case, worth £240
More Nvidia RTX 50 Cards Are Melting—It’s Probably The Cables’ Fault
Melting power cables was a persistent issue with Nvidia’s last-generation flagship, the RTX 4090. Its 450W power draw (with occasional spikes well above that) led to some power cables and GPUs overheating at the point the power connector plugs into the card.
RTX 5090 cards are dying after Nvidia’s recent driver update
If you were able to snag one of Nvidia's instantly-sold-out GPUs, maybe hold off on updating your drivers for now.
First NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5090D graphics cards become «brick» with new driver
It appears that NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5090D users have not only been challenged by the high cost and inability to purchase video cards. Moreover, they d
Nvidia's RTX 5090 power cables may be doomed to burn
A rising tide of speculators are arguing that Nvidia's 16-pin 12VHPWR standard is designed with no safety factor, causing melting cables.
Surely not again: Worrying analysis shows Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card may be prone to melting power connectors
High performance PC builder Falcon Northwest has taken to X to say that it has tested "many" RTX 5090 FE cards, but has been ...
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An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card power socket has already melted
the first report of a melting Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has surfaced online. While a third-party power cable was used, it’s unclear right now what caused the fault, with the graphics card ...
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HP launches its new RTX 5090 pre-built gaming PC, but is it worth the gigantic price-tag?
OMEN HP 45L GT22-3000t offers a high-end gaming rig that includes the elusive RTX 5090 without the hassle of waiting for a ...
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Where to buy RTX 5090: stock is running slim, but Nvidia just jumped in
Yesterday's Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card launch was a little chaotic to say the least, I'm now playing whack-a-mole with stock. If you're currently looking into where to buy the RTX 5090 Founders ...
Global shortage of Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card – wait time extends to 4 months
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has become one of the hardest-to-find graphics cards, with a global shortage affecting ...
Zotac beats those dastardly GPU scalpers by selling RTX 50-series graphics cards to actual gamers courtesy of their Discord channel
So long as it's not just using this as a way to fluff its engagement numbers, and really is putting GPUs in the hands of ...
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AORUS GeForce RTX5090 MASTER ICE 32G Graphics Card Review
With the RTX 5090 now available, discussion has focused on custom AIB models, with brands introducing new cooling ...
Where to Preorder GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Prebuilt Gaming PCs
The first wave of 2025 prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 graphics cards are now ...