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RTX 4090 power connector melts due to AI generation load

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user reported their RTX 4090 graphics card's power connector melted after approximately one month of intensive AI generation tasks. The user believes the sustained load from AI generation, combined with using multiple PCIe connectors instead of a dedicated 12VHPWR cable and not undervolting the card, contributed to the failure. They advise others to use a proper PSU with a native 12VHPWR cable and to undervolt their GPUs when performing continuous AI workloads. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential hardware strain from continuous AI generation, suggesting users should ensure adequate power delivery and consider undervolting.

RANK_REASON User-reported hardware failure related to AI workload, not a product release or major industry event.

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RTX 4090 power connector melts due to AI generation load

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User-reported hardware failure related to AI workload, not a product release or major industry event.
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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Roman53275 ·

    If you recently started AI generation, be aware of this: my RTX 4090 power connector melted after just one month.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StableDiffusion/comments/1wwtbdg/if_you_recently_started_ai_generation_be_aware_of/"> <img alt="If you recently started AI generation, be aware of this: my RTX 4090 power connector melted after just one month." src="https://previ…

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