Nvidia Promises RTX 50 Series Won’t Face Power Connector Failures
When Nvidia launched the RTX 4090, the flagship card of its 40-series lineup, a minor but high-profile controversy arose over the new 12VHPWR power connector. Some users reported melting connectors, leading to shorts and hardware failures. With the upcoming RTX 50 series, Nvidia claims this will no longer be an issue.
During the RTX AI PC Day conference in South Korea, Nvidia representatives addressed the concerns, stating that the power connector design has been improved. According to a report from QuasarZone (via VideoCardz), the transition to an updated 12V-2×6 power connector as part of the ATX 3.01 standard has resolved the problem. Nvidia stated, “We made some changes to the connector to respond to the issue at the time, and now, about two years later, I understand that such problems do not occur.”
The improvements in the ATX 3.01 connector design aim to address the flaws seen with the previous 12VHPWR connector, which was prone to improper seating, overheating, and damage under certain conditions. Nvidia has assured that the new RTX 50 series cards have undergone thorough testing to prevent similar issues.
While Nvidia’s statement is promising, only time will tell if other unforeseen challenges arise with this new generation of GPUs. That said, it’s reassuring to see the company acknowledge past problems and actively implement changes to avoid repeating them.
