It’s well-documented that when an RTX 5090 is running at full tilt, it can end up melting the 12VHPWR connector due to its wattage-guzzling attributes. As powerful as it might be to deliver record-high framerates, this is one major trade-off that gamers have to watch out for. Fearing that the same fate will befall his GPU, one user has developed an open-source tool that automatically shuts down the PC if it detects that the graphics card is drawing too much juice. Open-source software only works with ASUS’ Astral lineup since these GPUs feature a per-pin current sensor Whether or not other […]

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Maybe it's not a good idea to unplug the connector every few months, as it can damage the pins, which is why we are seeing a burnt connector. Redditor Finds Melted 16-pin Connector on His RTX 5090 on His Routine Check; Says He Pushes the Connector Every Month to Ensure Proper Connection It can be a disaster if one is unplugging and plugging a 16-pin power connector frequently. The connector is already highly prone to melting due to its inherent flaw, and due to its weak design, it's also prone to damage. We have been reporting cases of the 16-pin […]

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The notorious 16-pin connector melting didn't originate with the RTX 50 series, and it dates back to as early as 2022, when we used to see regular reports of connector melting on the RTX 4090. Despite NVIDIA and its AIBs' attempts to mitigate the problem, the saga continues. Almost every week, we hear new reports of connector melting, mostly on the flagship Blackwell GeForce RTX 5090, rated at 575W. We have been reporting the stories regularly since the launch of the RTX 5090, and even a year after its official launch, the reports continue. Today, we will be deep diving […]

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