Our post on Tuesday about melting 12V-2X6 connectors on RTX 5090 GPUs concluded with a grim prediction that we could see more ...
I honestly would have loved to see modern GPUs use the old 6+2 PSU to GPU power cables, as it worked just fine in the past, ...
Two RTX 5090 users have already suffered burned connectors, and if community analysis is right, more may be on the way.
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Cable maker advises against using old 12VHPWR cables with RTX 50-series GPUsModdiy has warned users against using its older 12VHPWR-rated power cables with RTX 50-series products. It recommends only using its cables manufactured in 2025.
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