Undervolted and power-limited GeForce RTX 5090 melts 12V-2x6 cable and connector
TweakTown | 20.02.2026 12:57TL;DR: Reports reveal that NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 and other high-powered GPUs face risks of burning or melting 12V-2x6 power cables and connectors, even when undervolted. Adapter use and improper seating increase failure chances, highlighting the need for advanced power supply protections to prevent hardware damage.
