GeForce RTX 5090 Suffers Another Burned Connector Incident, Users Report Severe Damage
Another case has been reported of a 16-pin power connector on a GeForce RTX 5090 ending up completely burned, reviving concerns from the previous generation.
Unlike the isolated incidents with the RTX 4090, where users were often blamed for not fully connecting the cable, this new case raises more serious concerns.
According to the report (thanks Wccftech), the connector burned so severely that both the cable and the GPU port were completely charred. What makes it even more worrying is that users claim the connector was fully inserted and that all safety steps recommended by the manufacturer were followed.
Power Challenges and Design Concerns
The RTX 5090 delivers extreme performance, but that power comes with high energy use—peaking at up to 600W. Nvidia introduced the new 12V-2×6 connector to prevent the overheating issues found with the older 12VHPWR design, yet this case suggests the problem may not be completely solved.
Repair experts, such as NorthridgeFix, had previously warned that the Founders Edition connector design might be fragile due to the heavy electrical load concentrated in such a small area.
This incident once again puts Nvidia under scrutiny. Although the number of reported cases is still extremely low compared to total units sold, the severity of this case raises questions about whether the 16-pin standard is truly sufficient for the demanding Blackwell architecture.
For now, users are advised to take precautions—avoid bending the cable too tightly and regularly check the condition of the connectors.
