Contrary to earlier expectations, this puts an end to the notion that cable melting crises would only occur within the first six months of usage. Understandably, this revelation has left RTX 4090 owners on Reddit feeling quite distressed.
While this incident is just one report, its significance cannot be ignored, considering the severity of the issue. The frustration of experiencing a melting incident with a high-priced, top-performing graphics card that you invested in is quite disheartening.
For those seeking more details, the Redditor states that they were using Nvidia’s own power connector, not a third-party modified cable. They were also using a Corsair HX1000i power supply (rated at 1000W and 80+ platinum).
