'Where is Nvidia? Call Nvidia, guys': Meltgate be damned, modders discover RTX 5090 can use 8-pin connectors…
Modders have successfully adapted a GeForce RTX 5090 to use standard 8-pin power connectors instead of the newer 12V-2x6 standard, which has been associated with melting issues on the RTX 4090. The modded RTX 5090 demonstrated stable performance and cooler temperatures than the 12VHPWR connector, even when pushed beyond its rated specifications, leading to calls for Nvidia to reconsider its power connector choices.
- Entities
- Game: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090
- Game: GeForce RTX 5080
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Power Connectors
- Topic: Hardware Modding
- Company: NVIDIA
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