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NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU works fine with just 3 x 8-pin connectors, runs at 450W and only 5% slower
Who needs 4 x 8-pin connectors? Well, you do for the best performance, but testing suggests a trio of connectors comes mighty ...
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RTX 5090 cable melting claim debunked — Investigation points at prior RTX 4090 FE cabling usage
A Hong Kong media outlet was scared by two melted 16-pin cables; initially mistakenly attributed to RTX 5090 testing.
New GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards are not melting cables, reports confirm issue was with RTX 4090
The higher power limits in the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were always going to raise concerns that the cards might experience the same melting power ...
Nvidia’s RTX 5090 isn’t melting power cables, but it sure looks that way
Ever since the introduction of the RTX 4090, several reports have documented 12VHPWR connectors melting due to improper seating. If the connector isn’t fully plugged in, it can generate excessive heat ...
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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC Review - 4K Gaming Unleashed
A premium liquid-cooled GeForce RTX 5090 from MSI, delivering exceptional 4K gaming and thermal performance. A gaming GPU ...
Put away your pitchforks, the first report of an RTX 50-series graphics card melting a cable was actually down to an ol' RTX 4090 under load
Hong Kong media outlet PCM initially reported that its testing of an RTX 5090D and RTX 5080 resulted in melted cables, with a ...
I just built an RTX 5090 gaming PC — here’s what I used and how to build your own
The brackets that hold on the CPU cooler are placed right on top of those standoffs and then secured with four thumb screws.