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Cat Saves Taiwanese PC Owner from NVIDIA RTX 4090 Fire

4/8/2026

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In April 2026, a Taiwanese PC owner narrowly avoided disaster after a cat alerted them to smoke from a melting NVIDIA RTX 4090 12VHPWR connector.
The connector fused to the GPU despite the cable being seated and inspected.
The incident highlights concerns about the RTX 4090's 12VHPWR design, criticized since its 2022 launch.
Despite improvements, overheating persists, prompting some users to adopt DIY fixes or sue NVIDIA.

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Story summary

In April 2026, a Taiwanese PC owner narrowly avoided disaster after a cat alerted them to smoke from a melting NVIDIA RTX 4090 12VHPWR connector.
The connector fused to the GPU despite the cable being seated and inspected.
The incident highlights concerns about the RTX 4090's 12VHPWR design, criticized since its 2022 launch.
Despite improvements, overheating persists, prompting some users to adopt DIY fixes or sue NVIDIA.