You are aware that NVIDIA encounters a lot of problems with its 12VHPWR power connector which equips the RTX 4090 but also the RTX 4080. You have certainly seen RTX 4090 HS following the power connector suffered irreversible damage since it literally melts.
NVIDIA to donc officially communicated explaining that he had identified around fifty cases worldwide. The first investigations would highlight improper installation of the adapter supplied with each RTX 4090, whether with Founders Edition cards or partner cards. It is also NVIDIA that provides the adapter to its partners. The adapter would simply not have been completely straddled, which caused the damage on the RTX 4090s. NVIDIA therefore advises to first plug the adapter into the graphics card to ensure that it is firmly and evenly connected. , before inserting your graphics card on the motherboard. You will then only need to power the adapter with 4 8-pin connectors.
NVIDIA continues to investigate to find a way to ensure the adapter is properly seated before powering on the graphics card. In any case, NVIDIA undertakes to take under warranty all RTX 4090s that have been affected and damaged by this problem. A story that is not yet completely finished and which might lead to an adaptation of this 12VHPWR connector.
