Eish! Trouble is brewing for high-end PC gamers in Mzansi. Reports are flooding in about melted 16-pin power connectors on the coveted NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards. And the plot thickens: these aren't cases of dodgy connections, but instances where the connector was seemingly plugged in properly!
The Wuchang Incident: A Smoking Gun?
DSO Gaming's Editor-in-Chief, John Papadopoulos, documented his experience of playing 'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' when he noticed a strange smell. Upon opening his PC, he discovered the RTX 5090's power cable was burnt and smoking, despite the connector being fully seated. This isn't an isolated incident, with others reporting similar issues on both RTX 40 and 50 series cards.
Why is this happening?
The 12V-2×6 power cables used in these high-end GPUs are proving to be unreliable. While some might point to improper seating as the culprit, these documented cases show otherwise. The connector is fully plugged in, yet the cable still melts. This raises serious questions about the design and manufacturing of these cables and connectors.
- Heat Issues: Some speculate that the connectors are overheating even under normal operating conditions.
- Manufacturing Defects: Faulty cables or connectors could be the root cause.
- Power Spikes: The RTX 5090, being a power-hungry card, might be experiencing power spikes that the connector can't handle.
It's crucial to ensure your power cable is fully seated in the GPU, but even that might not be enough. Keep an eye on temperatures, listen for unusual smells, and consider using high-quality power cables. Stay tuned to newsrpt.com for further updates on this developing story!