Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and 5090 prototypes exposed — development and testing cards had four 16-pin power connectors
A leaker managed to get ahold of some of Nvidia's latest-generation development/bring-up boards. The prototype hardware features extra power interfaces, test points, debugging interfaces, and plenty of jumpers scattered around the PCB.
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
An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card power socket has already melted
The new flagship Nvidia gaming GPU has already melted under load, with the cable, power supply, and gaming GPU all damaged as a result.
First credible report of RTX 5090 FE with melted connector appears — third-party cable likely cause
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Series likely won’t feature 16-pin connectors
Both GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 won't join the 12V-2x6 revolution and will instead sip power from an older 8-pin header.
Forget the GPU temp, even the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 power cable can hit 150°C
Thermal images of the new graphics card show one wire of the 16-pin 12VHPWR cable drawing over 20A and running at a high temperature.
Surely not again: Worrying analysis shows Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card may be prone to melting power connectors
I mentioned problems with black screening Nvidia RTX 5080s and 5090s. Now comes much more worrying news of power connector and cable melting problems with the RTX 5090. And not just any RTX 5090, but seemingly a specific and potentially serious problem with Nvidia's own RTX 5090 Founder Edition's board design.
"I Guess It Was a Matter of Time": NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Power Connector Melted While Playing Battlefield V, User Says
The power connector for the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, a reference version of NVIDIA's new flagship GPU for gamers, creators, and developers based on the "Blackwell" architecture that is said to start at $1,
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 Power Cables Are Melting
Multiple user reports have popped up of NVIDIA's RTX 5090 cards (from the few users who have managed to buy one, at least) apparently melting up their 12VHPWR power connectors whi
These leaked GPU prototypes make the RTX 5090 look like a toy
If you thought the RTX 5090 has monstrous power requirements, you'll be floored by these leaked Nvidia GPU prototypes.The ...
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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, ...
GeForce RTX 5090 US Store Availability Delayed To Feb. 6 By MSI
MSI stores will be able to deliver limited stock of the new graphic cards, and it will be delayed to February 6, 2025.
RTX 5090 meltdown woes spark flashbacks to RTX 4090 fire hazards
Two owners of Nvidia's RTX 5090 have reported melted power connectors and PSU damage.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...
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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC Review - 4K Gaming Unleashed
A premium liquid-cooled GeForce RTX 5090 from MSI, delivering exceptional 4K gaming and thermal performance. A gaming GPU ...
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Nvidia RTX 5090 vs RTX 5080: Which is the better gaming GPU?
The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are some of the most powerful gaming graphics cards ever made, offering top-tier rendering prowess ...