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NVIDIA's New GPUs Overheat, Users Report Melting Connectors

2/14/2025

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NVIDIA's RTX 5080 and 5090 graphics cards are facing alarming reports of melting power connectors, largely due to overheating. Users are particularly troubled by issues with ASUS ROG Loki PSUs and the new 12V-2x6 cables. Experts warn that uneven power distribution and fluctuating currents could be behind these failures, sparking fears over cable design and GPU reliability.

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NVIDIA's RTX 5080 and 5090 graphics cards are facing alarming reports of melting power connectors, largely due to overheating. Users are particularly troubled by issues with ASUS ROG Loki PSUs and the new 12V-2x6 cables. Experts warn that uneven power distribution and fluctuating currents could be behind these failures, sparking fears over cable design and GPU reliability.