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Modders bypass melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering wires to PCB

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Modders have directly soldered power cables to the PCB of an NVIDIA RTX 5090D, bypassing the problematic 16-pin connector that has been associated with melting issues. This extreme modification, performed on a high-end Galax HOF card under liquid cooling and pulling approximately 600W, was presented as a sarcastic solution to the widespread reliability concerns with the stock connector. While the experiment successfully demonstrated the card's functionality without the factory connector, it is strongly advised against for any practical application due to extreme safety risks. AI

IMPACT Highlights ongoing issues with high-power GPU connectors, potentially influencing future hardware design or user practices for AI hardware.

RANK_REASON This is a modification of an existing product, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Modders bypass melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering wires to PCB

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Hassam Nasir ·

    Modders solder power cables directly to RTX 5090 PCB to eliminate notorious melting 16-pin connector — bare-board Galax HOF card pulls 600W under chiller cooling

    TecLab, a Brazilian YouTuber, has just shown the most dangerous method of bypassing the 16-pin connector on an RTX 5090 — by soldering wires directly to the card's PCB. In an attempt to save the GPU from melting, they've created perhaps an even bigger fire hazard.

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