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MSI 12V-2x6 Connector Meltdown Sparks GPU User Concerns

5/26/2025

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The MSI 12V-2x6 power connector, crafted for NVIDIA GPUs, is under fire for melting problems linked to flawed design and uneven load distribution. A Reddit user shared their alarming experience of a burned connector, even with the dual-color version intended for correct insertion. As investigations unfold, users of GPUs like the RTX 5090 are left anxious and awaiting a permanent fix.

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Story summary

The MSI 12V-2x6 power connector, crafted for NVIDIA GPUs, is under fire for melting problems linked to flawed design and uneven load distribution. A Reddit user shared their alarming experience of a burned connector, even with the dual-color version intended for correct insertion. As investigations unfold, users of GPUs like the RTX 5090 are left anxious and awaiting a permanent fix.