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NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards are melting power cables (again) — but who's to blame for this recurring GPU nightmare?

Who's to blame for this recurring nightmare with NVIDIA's RTX 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 GPU power cables?

Windows Central

Cable maker advises against using old 12VHPWR cables with RTX 50-series GPUs

Moddiy has warned users against using its older 12VHPWR-rated power cables with RTX 50-series products. It recommends only using its cables manufactured in 2025.

Tom’s Hardware

RTX 5090 cable melting issues haven't been replicated — testers assess various power supplies and cable types

Falcon Northwest has been unable to recreate YouTuber Der8auer's findings about the melting 16-pin power connectors on the RTX 5090 FE.

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RTX 5090 cable overheats to 150 degrees Celsius — Uneven current distribution likely the culprit

Investigation of a melting RTX 5090 has revealed a new uneven current distribution problem which leads to dangerously high temperatures.

Tom’s Hardware

£2,000 Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card reportedly melting power cables

The issue allegedly causes damage not only to the cable but also to the PC's power supply — in one Reddit user's case, worth £240

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UPDATE: NVIDIA says it's "investigating the reported issues with the RTX 50-series" as reports of faulty GPUs pile up

Just a few days after the official RTX 5090 launch, some early adopters are reporting black screens and unrecognized hardware. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

Reviewer reports RTX 5080 FE instability — PCIe 5.0 signal integrity likely the culprit

Suspected signal integrity losses have forced reviewers to switch to PCIe Gen 4.0.

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Extreme overclocker recommends heating Arrow Lake CPUs to 165 degrees Celsius before delidding — the CPU has to be hot enough so the indium melts but not too hot to not damage the SMDs

YouTube creator der8auer shared this crucial tip if you want to safely delid your brand-new Intel Core Ultra processor.

Tom’s Hardware

Quad-core server CPU has been overclocked to 5.65 GHz on a PC motherboard — EPYC 4124P delivers up to 11% better performance than stock and matches the Ryzen 9 7950X in single-core performance

Testing shows that the EPYC 4124P, or the EPYC 4004 lineup, now seamlessly works on the AM5 platform, with support for both CPU and memory overclocking.

Tom’s Hardware

Empty RAM slots can harm DRAM performance — Asus NitroPath slots curb electrical interference, gain 400 MT/s, and are 40% shorter

Asus' new NitroPath DRAM slots improve speeds by curbing electrical interference from unpopulated RAM slots, allowing for 400 MT/s increases in RAM overclocks. Der8auer helps explain the tech and why it is not found on some new Asus boards.

Tom’s Hardware

Thermal Grizzly's direct die liquid cooling product problem has been found and fixed — withdrawn cooling block reissued with RGB

A new video discusses changes made to the Thermal Grizzly Mycro Direct Die water block so that it can be marketed to enthusiasts once again. Necessary changes have now been implemented, alongside further design enhancements, to precipitate the launch of the new Mycro Direct Die RGB Pro, which we highlighted…

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'Mindblowing' fake AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D chip investigated — buyers beware

TechTuber Der8auer has highlighted the plight of one of his fans who was scammed into buying a fake AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor. The expert overclocker talks viewers through some of the outward signs that this chip was a fake, which could prevent others for falling for scams like this.

Tom’s Hardware

Hate those five-minute battles to remove your graphics card? Painful GPU extraction woes could be a thing of the past with new motherboards

AMD and Intel 800 series motherboards are more widely adopting easier, quick-release solutions – but some PC gamers still aren’t happy.

TechRadar

Palit RTX 4090 concept adds modular AIO and enormous 7-inch screen

Lynk+ worked with Palit to create a concept RTX 4090 that features a modular AIO solution and a giant display on the GPU.

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Der8auer admits he 'messed up' with underperforming Thermal Grizzly Heatspreaders and Direct Die coolers

Der8auer addresses concerns around the latest Thermal Grizzly releases and details solutions.

TechRadar

This prototype might just be the ideal CPU cooler of the future – quiet, reliable and effective

A new prototype from a firm called Wieland looks promising as a replacement for a traditional AIO liquid cooler.

PC Gamer

Delidding a Ryzen 7 8700G APU allows it to run up to 25 degrees cooler

The stock TIM is crap.

Tom’s Hardware

Overclocker hits 1000+ fps in Counter Strike 2 - Intel 14900k CPU, RTX 4090 GPU, and liquid nitrogen deliver frame-ripping performance

Overclocker Der8auer achieves a stable 1000+ fps in Counter-Strike 2 with realistic eSports settings - using a 14900K, RTX 4090 and LN2.

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AMD's 96-Core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX Hits 6.0 GHz on All Cores with LN2

AMD's top-of-the-line Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX is a unique workstation-grade processor that not only offers unbeatable performance in programs that can take advantage of all of its 96-core might, but it also supports overclockability. As it turns out overclocking potential of the CPU is quite huge as it can hit…

PC Gamer

Someone's designing a gorgeous CPU cooling water block that lets you completely hide the tubes

ModdingCafe's design is an elegant solution for a more civilised age.

Tom’s Hardware

'Tube-less' CPU Waterblock Hides Tubes Behind Motherboard

Der8auer reviewed a unique CPU waterblock concept that hides a custom-loop's cooling tubes behind the motherboard.

Tom’s Hardware

AliExpress GPU Backplate Coolers Tested, Mostly Useless

Aliexpress is apparently selling useless GPU backplate cooling solutions that provide no tangible cooling benefits to your graphics card.

Tom’s Hardware

Destroyed Ryzen 7000X3D CPU Pin Analysis Raises More Questions

Ryzen X3D pin analysis reveals clues about its death. Expect to see more about this, as the damaged CPU and motherboard have been bought by a popular TechTuber.

Tom’s Hardware

New AMD B665 Workstation Boards Have CPU Sockets Rotated 90 Degrees

A pair of new AM5 workstation motherboards have been seen with a 90-degree CPU socket orientation to improve compatibility with server chassis and coolers.

Tom’s Hardware

Ryzen 7000X3D May Be Limited to 1.35V After Der8auer's CPU Catastrophe

Overclocking expert Der8auer quickly fried a new 3D V-Cache-enhanced Ryzen 9 7950X3D, but the chip's quick death at 1.55V may save others.

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