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RTX 5090 Power Connector Melting Issues

Reports of RTX 5090 GPUs experiencing melting 12V-2x6 power connectors have prompted community-driven safety solutions, including a free tool that shuts down the PC when excessive current is detected.

1. PC Gamer Builds Free Tool to Shut Down System Before RTX 5090 Power Connector Melts

   An RTX 5090 owner has created a free, open-source tool that automatically shuts down a PC if it detects a graphics card pulling too much current through its power connector, aiming to head off the melting issues that have plagued high-end Nvidia GPUs.