The recent issue of melted cables has resurfaced concerns regarding the old design flaws of the Nvidia RTX 5090.

      Melting power cables have surfaced again in this generation.

      The Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards seem to still face issues with their connectors, as one user reported experiencing a melted cable. Reddit user Roachard shared their experience on the platform, including photos, explaining that the incident occurred while using an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC GPU. According to them, the GPU was connected to the original power connector, which resulted in damage to both the GPU and its power supply unit (PSU) cables.

      The connector failure is regarded as a recurring design flaw in Nvidia GPUs. Other Reddit users had previously shared similar experiences in February, with some speculating that the problem could stem from third-party cables. However, this recent report indicates that this might not be the case. Nonetheless, the 12V-2×6 connector in Nvidia’s GPUs is known to have persistent issues. Although there have been multiple occurrences with the RTX 5090 models, this flaw dates back to the 40 series. The problem arises when five out of the six pins do not connect properly or fail to register, forcing the functioning pins to overcompensate for the power, which may lead to a power surge and a potential fire hazard, as noted by Tom’s Hardware.

      The images posted on Reddit reveal that the damage was restricted to a single pin on the connector. The user sought advice on how to repair their GPU and PSU on social media, but Nvidia is still addressing its ongoing availability issues with the RTX 50 series, making it challenging to obtain a replacement or receive troubleshooting from the company.

      Roachard mentioned that the MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC in question cost them $2,900, which, while still expensive, is not the highest price this model can reach.

      Tom’s Hardware suggests that Asus’ ROG Astral GPUs could serve as a reliable alternative, as they feature per-pin current readings by design. Savvy users can also incorporate per-pin sensing capabilities into their RTX 50 graphics cards, according to the publication.

      Fionna Agomuoh is a Computing Writer at Digital Trends, covering various topics in the computing field.

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