The list of connectors that dissolve in RTX 50 is getting longer

The problem of overheating and melting of 16-pin power connectors on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards is not over. In the first two weeks of November 2026 alone, users reported more than 10 new cases of damage to cables, adapters and connectors, according to data compiled by VideoCardz.

Moreover, the problem is no longer limited to the flagship RTX 5090. RTX 5090 D, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 are also included in the list compiled from posts on Reddit, Chinese forums and other communities.

Melting sometimes on the card, sometimes on the cable

In some cases, the contacts melted directly on the graphics card. In some cases, the adapters that came in the box or the power supply cables were damaged. The list also mentions damage to the modular connector of a Thermaltake power supply used with the RTX 5070 Ti.

We previously reported a similar incident on the RTX 5090 in our news about the RTX 5090 burning down during the DLSS 5 test.

250 watt RTX 5070 is also on the list

The most notable notifications come from the RTX 5070. Nvidia states 250 watts of power consumption for this model; That's less than half of the 575-watt RTX 5090. Despite this, RTX 5070 owners also found melted adapters and damaged contacts.

One user described experiencing black screens and unexpected computer restarts before noticing the malfunction. For another user who owned an Asus Dual RTX 5070, the seller refunded his money because he could not give him a replacement.

The reason is not clear in every case

Possible causes of such events include the plug not fully seated in the connector, poor electrical contact, and uneven distribution of current across the pins. However, it is not possible to determine the exact cause of each case from the shared photos. VideoCardz emphasizes that the number of cases that are not made public or discussed in forums is unknown.

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