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Title: RTX 5090 connector melts despite ASRock tempGuard sensor
Post by: Redaktion on July 12, 2026, 02:05:22

An RTX 5090 owner has reported that ASRock's TempGuard-equipped power supply failed to shut down when a properly seated 12V-2x6 connector overheated and melted.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/RTX-5090-connector-melts-despite-ASRock-tempGuard-sensor.1340677.0.html

Title: Re: RTX 5090 connector melts despite ASRock tempGuard sensor
Post by: MoreMelts on July 12, 2026, 08:33:22

Oh no! Another 12vhpwr connector melted!
Anyway...

Title: Re: RTX 5090 connector melts despite ASRock tempGuard sensor
Post by: pokeball on July 13, 2026, 03:38:49

You can clearly see in the picture that the cable was not inserted all the way which is a major cause of burnt cables.

Title: Re: RTX 5090 connector melts despite ASRock tempGuard sensor
Post by: Barron on July 13, 2026, 06:40:44

Clearly user error.

Title: Re: RTX 5090 connector melts despite ASRock tempGuard sensor
Post by: captainobvious on July 13, 2026, 11:06:49

Buying hot garbage IS user error.

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