This miniature machine may look like an old distillery, but it's actually an RTX 4090-powered PC
We get our first glimpse of this machine in a teaser video posted to TikTok. The cylindrical pipes, valves, and fittings give it the appearance of
GeForce RTX 5090: Nvidia has apparently messed up the power supply
Form over function was apparently the motto for the design of the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition and its predecessor, the GeForce RTX 4090. Starting with the 4000 series, Nvidia has simplified the power supply to such an extent that the design favors melting connectors. References to user fault seem too short-sighted.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card power socket has already melted
The new flagship Nvidia gaming GPU has already melted under load, with the cable, power supply, and gaming GPU all damaged as a result.
Nvidia’s RTX 5090 isn’t melting power cables, but it sure looks that way
Ever since the introduction of the RTX 4090, several reports have documented 12VHPWR connectors melting due to improper seating. If the connector isn’t fully plugged in, it can generate excessive heat, potentially leading to damage. Nvidia even acknowledged this risk, advising users to ensure a firm and complete connection.
Nvidia’s new RTX GPU is melting PCs… again
Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs are here, but you might want to hold off on buying one after users report melting power connector issue.
Nvidia RTX 5090 Power Connectors Melting, Mirroring Previous Generation's Issues
New cases of melting power connectors emerge with Nvidia's RTX 5090 graphics cards, echoing previous RTX 4090 issues despite connector redesign.
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GeForce RTX 5090 power connector spotted at 150+ Celsius, prone to melting
A 12VHPWR power connector being used on the GeForce RTX 5090 has melted, sparking an investigation into the power draws of ...
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NVIDIA RTX 5080 Founders Edition GPU Review
The RTX 5080 is the best $999 GPU on the market, offering high-end performance at a fraction of the cost of the 5090.
Modder keeps RTX 4090 and i9-13900K below 30C using an air conditioner
A recent Bilibili video from modder "Electrolytic Sodium Carbonate" (ESC) demonstrates how an air conditioner can interface directly with a PC tower. Although the method is ...
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition Review - Next-Level Gaming with DLSS 4
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a 4K gaming powerhouse GPU, and with DLSS 4, games now look better and run faster than ever ...
GeForce RTX 50 Founders Edition Owners Claim A Driver Bug Is Bricking Cards
The issue first came to widespread attention when Igor’s Lab reported issues with its GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Igor ...
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition
it’s surprising to see the RTX 5090 Founders Edition is considerably smaller than the last-gen RTX 4090 Founders Edition. Both cards have identical length and width measurements of 11.97 and 5 ...