RTX 4090 cable melting caused overheating fire, or cable bending pressure is too high
Oct 26, 2022| RTX 4090 cable melting caused overheating fire, or cable bending pressure is too high
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards are not only powerful, but they are also criticized for their large size and high power consumption. According to Wccftech, a GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card user was playing Red Dead Redemption 2 when he noticed that the 12VHPWR connector on his graphics card overheated and caught fire. Flames could be seen, and the cable plug was damaged.
In fact, this is not a single incident, as other users have previously shared photos of their 12VHPWR interface being damaged. Nvidia recommends that you only start bending at a distance of 3.5cm or more from the plug, as Nvidia has warned of the risk of cable melting due to heavy bending or frequent connection/disconnection. For now, the GeForce RTX 4090 needs to be large enough to hold the cable, and excessive cable bending should be avoided as much as possible.
However, according to the actual situation of RTX 4090 non-public version, the 16Pin or 4 x 8Pin to 16Pin cable is very thick, and it is difficult to route the cable in some cases with limited space or improper design. Users have to bend the cable hard, but this also causes potential risks
