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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.
- PNY Allegedly Denies Warranty Claim for Melted RTX 5090, Cites Unspecified Policy
A Redditor claims PNY denied a warranty request for a melted GeForce RTX 5090, stating only 'PNY-approved' cables are covered. The user reported the failure occurred with a bundled ASRock power supply cable, not a third-party adapter, and cited no warranty documentation supporting the denial.
- 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.