PCI-SIG warns about utilizing 8-pin to 12VHPWR adapters. They may get dangerously heated. 12VHPWR can power heavy video cards. 16-pin connection carries 55 amps, or 600 watts at 12 volts. The older ...

Here we go again: Half a year after Nvidia's last official statement regarding damaged RTX 4090 cable adapters, new cases indicate the problem hasn't faded. The blame has been passed between Nvidia, ...

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Why it matters: Since October, dozens of RTX 4090 owners have reported melting power adapter cables. Despite investigations from Nvidia and third parties, a definitive cause has yet to be determined.

New connector being used on the RTX 30-series cards, but will come with an adapter for 8-pin cables. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...