RTX 4090 melting

[KrzysiuM]

Recently i am looking forward rtx 4090 but i heard that there is a problem with 12vhpwr connector. Is it still issue when i have psu alongside with cable 12vhpwr? Should i be worry about it?

[Jamebonds1]

Цитата допису A&A:

They had some new revisions of the power connector and possibly the adapter too, but I take them with a grain of salt.

Unfortunately, adapter are still not recommend. It has high pressure when bending wires. Also, there should not have connector in the middle of the cable. Like old times.

[KrzysiuM]

Ok, hope that i won’t burn cuz i ordered one for 4K gaming. And what about warranty on this?

[Tiberius]

5090 is just around the corner. Bad time to purchase rtx4000 series

[Spec_Ops_Ape]

Цитата допису kiwikev:

Check out the northridgefix youtube channel, only 1 month ago was his last clip on replacing a melted connector, and he still mentions that he is doing it daily.

I quite enjoy watching his videos as well as the northwestrepair channel who focuses primarily on GPU repairs, very interesting.

[C1REX]

Цитата допису Jamebonds1:

No. The issue is with the Nvidia adapter.

There were post on reddit and YT video showing melted connector when using dedicated 12pin cable and the connector melted both on GPU and PSU side.
So the issue is not solved. Also some brands get really funny with warranty if you don't use original converter and use your own cable.

https://www.reddit.com/r/4090Burning/comments/149fn0d/rtx_4090_12vhpwr_cable_burned_on_psu_side/

https://www.techspot.com/community/topics/rtx-4090-owner-says-his-16-pin-power-connector-melted-at-the-gpu-and-psu-ends-simultaneously.285617/

[clixas #RustyLoot]

loaded fortnite heard something in my pc and my gpu meltet halfway

[Guydodge]

Цитата допису Midnight Aurais:

yes this has not been fixed and will remain a issue on the 4090's and might be also on the 5000 series since the newer cables still show failure rates it is a design problem and while they put it on users for a long time it ain't user error it is nvidia that screwed up

there is a chance your 4090 will be fine but since the amount of dead 4090's are only increasing in repair stores due to melting the connector it literally is just gambling at this point and if you let your pc on while going for instance to a store you might come home with a fire in the house this is offcourse worst case

and if some come but my 4090 is totally fine even people that had their 4090 for a year suddenly had the connector melt

and why did this glorious connector need to exist wel because of looks we cant have 3-4 pci cables hanging of the card now can we imagine how ugly that looks the only thing i could agree on is the sense pin but that is it

lol ..its not the connector its the size of the card verses the case if your going to build get the right parts / case then you wont be jamming 10lbs of crap in a 5lbs bag.thinking its ok to bend an electrical connector on anything is idiotic this is 100% user error.i bought a large case years ago when i noticed the trend and will be able to fit the 5090 if i choose as well BUILD SMART !!!
and dont bend and stress the electrial connectors on any pc or anything else for that matter.get a 90 degree extension not a idiotic adapter thats prone to failures you'll have zero issues.heres a couple variations.


https://www.amazon.com/Bangfun-12VHPWR-Sleeved-Extender-4090-13inch/dp/B0BXD6NGV9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=38YY5U2N1KVBO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Yrcaj_mw_w7AQf3lgc3hlXjjmigXSgkgNdTLfaE4a3OIsHbvS15prYoosGj_x3aH-rVCpnwwOEgJu-O7tIfUDDq0zKjVvmrYdO9CMOvpqJqCpRP7E9KowvUOrADyxQcmhv5v-x2HZbnas5hcJuPy6ia64HKM9PYVqFGBqLh5IBVRGitu2XZ9w2pLBtQnTd0cnu-EdiFoL2bDHU-aLq3nnb215gVLBJDawqxQ2WtFvKk.pbf1BeEzDSdP6ZSvSJMb49VcrkigpGwHDNJgezJaeRE&dib_tag=se&keywords=90+degree+pc+12+pin+4090&qid=1715697650&sprefix=90+degree+pc+12+pin+4090%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZBTYR2N/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?pd_rd_i=B0BZBTYR2N&pd_rd_w=R8gvx&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=3PKV7G4FVBVZ0012EQEV&pd_rd_wg=Dm6Xq&pd_rd_r=a20715b8-ff4f-4125-ab6b-095222de0325&s=electronics&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1

[Jamebonds1]

Цитата допису C1REX:

Цитата допису Jamebonds1:

No. The issue is with the Nvidia adapter.

There were post on reddit and YT video showing melted connector when using dedicated 12pin cable and the connector melted both on GPU and PSU side.
So the issue is not solved. Also some brands get really funny with warranty if you don't use original converter and use your own cable.

https://www.reddit.com/r/4090Burning/comments/149fn0d/rtx_4090_12vhpwr_cable_burned_on_psu_side/

https://www.techspot.com/community/topics/rtx-4090-owner-says-his-16-pin-power-connector-melted-at-the-gpu-and-psu-ends-simultaneously.285617/

The issue is resolved. It is just users error. That is due to not fully seated the connector.

[C1REX]

Цитата допису Jamebonds1:

The issue is resolved. It is just users error. That is due to not fully seated the connector.

De8aer made a video about the cable and how the safety margin for the specs is too low and how the cable/connector should be rated for 300W and not for 600W.

I’m not an expert but some knowledgeable people argue that it’s not just user error.

I think Gamers Nexus came to a conclusion too quickly and now people with genuine problems are blamed for not fully inserting a cable into their $2000 GPUs.

[KrzysiuM]

I got 4090 today. Connected it through cable from MSI PSU. So far it seems fine, but it's first day. I ve been playing for 3 hours nothing happened

[Fajita Jim]

nVidia is doing the intel MORE POHAW shtick. It's biting them both in the arse.

[Azza ☠]

Цитата допису KrzysiuM:

I got 4090 today. Connected it through cable from MSI PSU. So far it seems fine, but it's first day. I ve been playing for 3 hours nothing happened

Nope you don't need to worry.

I have one myself and it runs fine, enjoy the hardcore high-refresh gaming and/or 4K HDR with it. I have a large case with rounded side panels however.

The issue with the 12vhpwr connector is actually quite hard to recreate, but depends on your PC case being metal and forced up against it when closing the side panel. So long you don't bend it 90 degree and jam it up in a small case, you will never have that issue. You have to shove it in and cramp it up pretty hard for it to happen too. Rather that cable to loop around smoothly with a gap available between it and the side panel of the case. Problem solved, it's merely user error anyways.

[Viking2121]

Цитата допису Jamebonds1:

No. The issue is with the Nvidia adapter. It would put high pressure on a connector and somehow disconnected some pin. I recommend check with your PSU manufacturer for 12VHPWR cable.

Also, it would be helpful if you could let us know your PSU maker and model.

Its not just the adapter, some cases with the native 12vhpwr cable as well, though more rare but still the risk is there, can't avoid it im afraid.

What I don't get, I got a 3090i I OC the snot out of for fun and it consumes more power than the 4090, I used the adapter for a while and had no issues, and now using a cable mod cable for my EVGA PSU. So I still wonder why some 4090s still melt things.

[_I_]

Цитата допису Viking2121:

Цитата допису Jamebonds1:

No. The issue is with the Nvidia adapter. It would put high pressure on a connector and somehow disconnected some pin. I recommend check with your PSU manufacturer for 12VHPWR cable.

Also, it would be helpful if you could let us know your PSU maker and model.

Its not just the adapter, some cases with the native 12vhpwr cable as well, though more rare but still the risk is there, can't avoid it im afraid.

What I don't get, I got a 3090i I OC the snot out of for fun and it consumes more power than the 4090, I used the adapter for a while and had no issues, and now using a cable mod cable for my EVGA PSU. So I still wonder why some 4090s still melt things.

a case does not include any cables from the psu, or anything needed for the gpu

[Mabi]

There have been various catastrophes linked to the implementation of the GPU by the various manufacturers.
Starting from the materials and constructions, the 3000 series is in better shape.
The connector had to be a sort of revolution... Personally, if the 5000 series were completely discarded, it would be a way of saying, let's reduce the size of these video cards? I need something that doesn't heat up and catch fire.
They are made in a rush for market fashion with perhaps some obsolescence to see if you are willing to fill the room with a video card.