Just like the 4090 release, Nvidia is having issues with its top-end RTX 5090 GPU melting its power connection points. So far, it’s unclear if this is a widespread issue or just a few users who didn’t fully seat their connectors.
Two people have reported the issue so far, and it looks identical to the RTX 4090 issue from late 2022. The first user’s power cable is burnt at both ends, and it should be noted that the cable is custom. That said, the other user has the same problem and is using the default cable that comes in the box with his power supply. Both people claim to have their cables fully seated, but the last time this happened, Nvidia claimed it was due to people not fully seating their cables.
The RTX 5090 uses the same 12VHPWR connector that debuted on the RTX 40 series in 2022. While improvements have been made to make the connectors safer since the issues surrounding the 4090 launch, it seems like they haven’t been enough.
Notably, neither Intel nor AMD use this new connector for their GPUs, and both Corsair and MSI have added colour to their connectors to make it visually apparent when they’re fully plugged in. The organization that manages the PCI standard also revamped the connector with more reliable connection points after the 4090 launch, but perhaps other issues remain.
Source: Reddit user ivan6953 Via: The Verge
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