Hardware Unboxed Reports Melted RTX 5090 Connector
Media outlet encounters 12V-2x6 connector failure with cable reaching 175°C during RTX 5090 review.
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VideoCardz posted that Hardware Unboxed has become the latest media outlet with a melted RTX 5090 connector. The cable reached 175°C. The reviewer system suffered a 12V-2x6 failure. Hardware Unboxed found extensive damage inside its be quiet! Dark Power 13 power supply. The graphics card escaped damage. The attached photo shows a split close-up of the black 12V-2x6 power connector with visible pin labels. The linked article on VideoCardz.com confirms the same details about the connector failure and resulting damage to the power supply unit.
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