Nvidia RTX 5090's 16-Pin Power Connector Hits 150C in Reviewer's Thermal Camera Shots
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is plagued by a severe power connector issue that can cause temperatures to soar as high as 150 degrees Celsius, according to reviewer Andreas Schilling. This thermal camera shot image shows the pipe fittings and confirms that the GPU was only pulling 600W during tests, yet the PSU-to-cabling mating cycles were still very low. The connector's high temperature is a major concern, especially when considering its potential for melting points of up to 255 degrees Celsius.
- The use of thermal cameras has exposed a critical design flaw in Nvidia's power connectors, highlighting the need for more robust and reliable cooling solutions in high-performance graphics cards.
- As reviewers push the limits of these systems, will Nvidia be forced to re-examine its design choices or rely on users to adapt to this thermal limitation?