GeForce RTX 5090 Power Connectors Are Melting Now: What You Should Know
Two RTX 5090 users have already suffered burned connectors, and if community analysis is right, more may be on the way.
12VHPWR adapters sporting heatsinks and thermal pads show how problematic the connector is
Extra cooling components on 16-pin adapters demonstrate that the standard is fragile compared to 8-pin and 6-pin connectors.
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Nvidia abandons the problematic 12VHPWR RTX 4080 power connector with a much longer one for the RTX 5080 FE according to leaked images
called the 12VHPWR connector, wasn't ideal for users - considering it was a potential fire hazard, and its short length left a lack of space and flexibility for side panels on PC cases to close ...
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Nvidia’s RTX 5090 power connectors are melting
The RTX 4090 Founders Edition was able to draw 450 watts over the 12VHPWR connector, while the new RTX 5090 draws up to 575 watts over ... 2x6 connector on the GPU side and in some cases the ...
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GeForce RTX 5090 power connector spotted at 150+ Celsius, prone to melting
TL;DR: A Reddit user reported a melted 12VHPWR power cable on a GeForce RTX ... along with the corresponding pin on the PSU side showing evidence of melting. For those wondering, the PSU used ...
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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.