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RTX 4090 GPU Failure Sparks Safety Concerns Over Connectors

7/13/2025

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An RTX 4090 TUF suffered a GPU failure due to a melted 12VHPWR connector, revealed by a WireView power monitor. Expert der8auer managed to repair the card but raised alarms about the persistent safety concerns surrounding Nvidia's connectors, challenging their reliability. This incident sheds light on the vulnerabilities of today's high-power GPU technology.

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Story summary

An RTX 4090 TUF suffered a GPU failure due to a melted 12VHPWR connector, revealed by a WireView power monitor. Expert der8auer managed to repair the card but raised alarms about the persistent safety concerns surrounding Nvidia's connectors, challenging their reliability. This incident sheds light on the vulnerabilities of today's high-power GPU technology.