NVIDIA had multiple PCB prototypes for the GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 4090, and other GPUs: 4 x 16-pin power connectors for up to ...

I honestly would have loved to see modern GPUs use the old 6+2 PSU to GPU power cables, as it worked just fine in the past, ...

Each connector pin needs proper alignment and ... damaging both the GPU and power supply connectors. Although 12V-2×6 was built to handle high power demands, subpar contacts or poorly made ...

According to The Verge, the first reported incident involved an RTX 5090 user on Reddit who noticed a burning smell while playing Battlefield 5, leading them to inspect their system. Upon closer ...

It also features a retractable design, making the connector optional and improving BTF GPU compatibility with traditional motherboards. BTF aims to improve PC aesthetics by reducing cable clutter.

Nvidia addressed the concern regarding the potential melting of the graphics card power supply interface ... with the RTX 4090 model's 12VHPWR (16-pin) connector had been mitigated for future ...

A Reddit user claims their GeForce RTX 5080 and PSU haven't played nice, resulting in an unfortunately crispy cable.

Redditor Ambitious_Ladder1320 posted images of a 16-pin power connector that had melted on the PSU side. The power supply unit in question was an Asus ROG ...