NVIDIA, RTX 5090 and 12VHPWR cable

NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards are melting power cables (again) — but who's to blame for this recurring GPU nightmare?
Melting cables are, once again, affecting high-end NVIDIA graphics cards, as a small selection of disgruntled GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition buyers and content creators take to social media to report unreasonably high temperatures radiating from its 600W connector.
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
£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.
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
der8auer thinks none of the above. Using his own RTX 5090 FE, he loaded the GPU up with Furmark and found some worrying ...
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.
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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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ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC Edition Graphics Card Review
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC Beyond that, with custom AIB cards, it’s all about design, aesthetics, functionality, extra added features, and most importantly, the cooling performance in terms of ...
Best graphics card 2025: DF's high-end, mid-range and budget GPU picks
Digital Foundry's top recommendations for graphics cards in 2025, including Nvidia, AMD and Intel picks at various price ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...