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title: "GeForce RTX 50 Keep Melting Power Connectors: Over 10 New Cases Recorded in First Two Weeks of November, Not Just RTX 5090 in Statistics"
description: "According to VideoCardz, more than 10 new cases of melted 16-pin power connectors on Nvidia accelerators were recorded in the first two weeks of November 2026. The compilation includes not only the RTX 5090, but also the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 4090."
date: 2026-11-14T19:07:40.162Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/geforce-rtx-50-melting-power-connectors-november-2026
tags: [nvidia-rtx-50, 12v-2x6-connector, gpu-failure, video-card, power-connector]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# GeForce RTX 50 Keep Melting Power Connectors: Over 10 New Cases Recorded in First Two Weeks of November, Not Just RTX 5090 in Statistics

![Collage featuring photographs of damaged and melted 16-pin power connectors and cables from Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/14/geforce-rtx-50-plavlenie-razemyov-pitaniya-noiabr-2026/geforce-rtx-50-plavlenie-razemyov-pitaniya-noiabr-2026-1.webp)

## Key Points

- In the first two weeks of November 2026, users reported over ten new cases of damage to cables, adapters, and power connectors on Nvidia accelerators.
- The VideoCardz compilation includes not only the RTX 5090, but also the RTX 5090 D, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070, as well as a damaged Thermaltake PSU modular connector.
- Potential causes cited include incomplete plug insertion, poor contact, and uneven current distribution; the exact cause cannot be determined from photographs.
- It remains unknown how many incidents go unnoticed, so the actual number of cases is likely higher than recorded.

The issue of overheating and melting 16-pin power connectors on Nvidia accelerators, which has been reported since the launch of the GeForce RTX 50 generation, shows no sign of subsiding and remains widespread. According to VideoCardz, users reported more than ten new cases of cable, adapter, and connector damage in just the first two weeks of November 2026. A compilation of incidents gathered from Reddit, Chinese forums, and other specialized communities shows that this is not an isolated manufacturing defect, but a recurring type of failure affecting various models and different elements of the power supply chain.

### Not Just Flagships Affected

Previously, melting statistics were largely associated with the top-tier GeForce RTX 5090, but the fresh compilation features a noticeably broader range of models: GeForce RTX 5090 D, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070. In some instances, contacts directly on the graphics card PCB melted, while in others, bundled adapters or power supply cables were damaged. VideoCardz specifically highlights a case involving a damaged modular connector on a Thermaltake power supply used alongside an RTX 5070 Ti, indicating that degradation can affect not only the accelerator side but external power sources as well.

### RTX 5070 in Statistics: An Anomaly Against Low Power Consumption

Reports regarding the GeForce RTX 5070 are particularly notable. Nvidia specifies a power consumption of 250 W for this model—more than twice as low as the RTX 5090 with its 575 W. Nevertheless, RTX 5070 owners have also discovered melted adapters and damaged contacts. One user reported black screens and unexpected computer reboots prior to discovering the failure. Another owner of an Asus Dual RTX 5070 model received a refund from the retailer because a replacement could not be provided. The presence of a moderate power consumption model in the statistics complicates explaining the incidents solely by overcurrent.

### Possible Causes and Limits of Diagnostics

Communities cite potential causes for such incidents as a plug not being fully inserted into the connector, poor electrical contact, and uneven current distribution among the pins. However, determining the exact cause of each individual case from user-published photographs is impossible: visual signs of melting can be either the consequence of overload or the result of a mechanical or contact defect. VideoCardz also emphasizes that it remains unknown how many similar incidents go unnoticed or fail to enter public discussions, meaning the real number of cases is likely higher than recorded in the compilation.

### Context: The Problem Has Been Ongoing Since Summer

The reminder that incidents involving the GeForce RTX 5090 and melting power supplies were recorded as early as June 2026 demonstrates that the problem has not been resolved at the mass-market level over the course of several months. For users, this means that when operating RTX 50 generation accelerators, attention should be paid to the quality of the 16-pin connector installation, the condition of adapters, and power supply compatibility, as well as monitoring early signs of overheating—instability and reboots—which in some cases preceded visible contact damage.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Видеокарты GeForce RTX 50 продолжают гореть и плавиться: более 10 новых случаев за 2 недели ноября, и в статистике не только RTX 5090, но и RTX 5070 Ti/RTX 5070](https://www.ixbt.com/news/2026/11/14/videokarty-geforce-rtx-50-prodolzaiut-goret-i-plavitsia-bolee-10-novyx-slucaev-za-2-nedeli-noiabria-i-v-statistike-ne-tolko-rtx-5090-no-i-rtx-5070-tirtx-5070.html) - Primary source: compilation of 10+ cases over two weeks in November 2026, list of models, mention of Thermaltake PSU, possible causes. Facts taken directly from the base.
- [GeForce RTX 5090 продолжают гореть и плавиться (и плавить блоки питания)](https://www.ixbt.com/news/2026/06/23/geforce-rtx-5090.html) - Confirms that problems with the RTX 5090 and power supplies were recorded earlier (June 2026), agreeing with the thesis that the problem continues.
- [Обзор видеокарты MSI GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING TRIO OC WHITE](https://3dnews.ru/1142288/obzor-msi-geforce-rtx-5070-gaming-trio-oc-white) - Confirms the standard power consumption of the GeForce RTX 5070 at 250W, used in the article for contrast with the 575W of the RTX 5090.
- [Какую видеокарту выбрать в игровой ПК в условиях, когда GeForce RTX 5060 стоит уже 40000 рублей](https://overclockers.ru/blog/Zystax/show/261058/Kakuju-videokartu-vybrat-v-igrovoj-PK-v-usloviyah-kogda-GeForce-RTX-5060-stoit-uzhe-40000-rublej) - Подтверждено по источнику overclockers.ru

## FAQ

### How many new cases of melted connectors were recorded in November 2026?

According to VideoCardz, users reported more than ten new cases of cable, adapter, and connector damage in just the first two weeks of November 2026.

### Which graphics card models were affected?

The compilation includes the GeForce RTX 5090 D, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070, and mentions a damaged Thermaltake power supply modular connector used with an RTX 5070 Ti.

### Why did the RTX 5070, with a 250W power consumption, appear in the statistics?

Nvidia specifies a 250W power consumption for the RTX 5070, which is half that of the RTX 5090 (575W). Nevertheless, RTX 5070 owners also found melted adapters and damaged contacts, which defies explanation solely by overcurrent.

### What causes are suggested for these incidents?

Potential causes include a plug not fully inserted, poor electrical contact, and uneven current distribution among pins. Determining the exact cause from published photographs is impossible.