Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 and 5090 prototypes exposed — development and testing cards had four 16-pin power connectors
A leaker managed to get ahold of some of Nvidia's latest-generation development/bring-up boards. The prototype hardware features extra power interfaces, test points, debugging interfaces, and plenty of jumpers scattered around the PCB.
Surely not again: Worrying analysis shows Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card may be prone to melting power connectors
der8auer thinks none of the above. Using his own RTX 5090 FE, he loaded the GPU up with Furmark and found some worrying results using his own, higher spec 12V-2x6 cable, which had been in service for six months, and a 1600 W Corsair PSU.
Despite assurances, Nvidia’s RTX 5090 is melting power plugs after all
Last week, RTX 5090 cards started dying after Nvidia’s driver update. More recently, one Reddit user named /u/ivan6953 reported in the Nvidia subreddit that the power connector on his RTX 5090 had melted while playing Battlefield V.
Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card connector melts, but unofficial cable may be the cause
A Reddit user going by the name ivan6953 shared images of an RTX 5090 FE with a badly melted connector. Given that this was a prevalent
Nvidia’s RTX 5090 GPU Power Connectors Are Melting Away
According to various users, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs are facing melting power connectors issues. Read everything about it here.
A ‘concerning’ RTX 5090 power connector discovery.
I covered the RTX 5090 melting power connector situation yesterday, and I was surprised at the amount of people quick to blame “user error” for someone using a third-party cable. YouTuber der8auer has now examined one of the burnt cables,
"I Guess It Was a Matter of Time": NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Power Connector Melted While Playing Battlefield V, User Says
The power connector for the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition, a reference version of NVIDIA's new flagship GPU for gamers, creators, and developers based on the "Blackwell" architecture that is said to start at $1,
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 Power Cables Are Melting
Multiple user reports have popped up of NVIDIA's RTX 5090 cards (from the few users who have managed to buy one, at least) apparently melting up their 12VHPWR power connectors whi
We've barely seen AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs in action yet, but a new rumor suggests we could be getting an Nvidia RTX 5090 competitor at last
Nvidia is, as usual, leading the GPU market, but if this new rumor is true, there could be some serious competition down the ...
You can preorder a GeForce RTX 50 series laptop on February 25
Nvidia has announced that RTX 50 series laptops will be available for preorder on February 25. The Latest Tech News, ...
Today I found a potential solution to your black screening RTX 50-series graphics card problems. Though you're not going to like it
This is my first third-party RTX 50-series card, and it is towering over my test rig right now, and kinda terrorising it, if ...
RTX 5090 GPU prices are officially out of control — now $1,400 over Nvidia's official asking price
Compared to Nvidia's MSRP, the RTX 5090 is selling for $300 to $1,400 over asking price, while the RTX 5080 is around $140 to ...
Here’s How One OEM Is Fighting Against Nvidia RTX 5090 Scalpers
The Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 are near-sold out, but Zotac is simply selling directly to consumers through Discord.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series gaming laptop pre-orders start February 25, retail launch in March
NVIDIA announces next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series gaming laptop pre-orders begin on February 25, expected to hit retail shelves ...
These leaked GPU prototypes make the RTX 5090 look like a toy
If you thought the RTX 5090 has monstrous power requirements, you'll be floored by these leaked Nvidia GPU prototypes.