NVIDIA is officially here on its 12VHPWR connector

You do realize that NVIDIA is having a lot of problems with the 12VHPWR power connector that powers the RTX 4090 as well as the RTX 4080. You’ve definitely seen the RTX 4090 HS having the power connector suffer irreversible damage as it literally melts.

So NVIDIA has it officially Explaining that he has identified about fifty cases all over the world. Initial investigations will highlight improper installation of the adapter supplied with every RTX 4090, with either Founders Edition cards or partner cards. It is also NVIDIA that provides the adapter to its partners. The adapter simply wasn’t fully engaged, causing damage to the RTX 4090. So NVIDIA recommends first attaching the adapter to the graphics card to make sure it’s attached firmly and evenly. , before inserting your graphics card to the motherboard. You will then only need to power the adapter using the 4 8-pin connectors.

NVIDIA continues to search for a way to ensure that the adapter is installed correctly before powering up the graphics card. In any case, NVIDIA promises to guarantee all RTX 4090s that are affected and damaged by this issue. A story that is not fully finished yet and that can lead to modification of this 12VHPWR connector.