Hong Kong media outlet PCM initially reported that its testing of an RTX 5090D and RTX 5080 resulted in melted cables, with a ...

One of the big concerns some may have concerns the power cable, as the GeForce RTX 4090 had some incidences of burned connectors. While the main reasons fluctuated from user error to potential issues ...

The long-running saga that is high-end Nvidia graphics cards bursting into flames due to either bad quality or badly connected 12VHPWR power cables is one MSI is hoping to draw to a close with its ...

To fix things when MSI Dragon Center battery calibration is not working, run as admin, run the Micro Star SCM service, or ...

Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 comes with a maximum TGP (Total Graphics Power) of 575W, while the RTX 5080 is listed to draw up ...

One of the big themes in 2024 is MSI Project Zero where the cables in your PC connect to the back of the motherboard, instead of snaking around to the front. James has recently featured the MSI Z790 ...

This differentiation in cable design across various models indicates that MSI is tailoring connector features to specific power requirements and safety considerations of each card. Implementing ...

So, MSI have come up with a new design for their RTX 50 series graphics cards, and it's pretty cool. They've added these colour-coded 16-pin power cables, which make it easier to insert the ...

An interesting tidbit from TechPowerUp is that some custom RTX 5090 models feature thermal pads on the backside of the 16-pin ...

Ever since the introduction of the RTX 4090, several reports have documented 12VHPWR connectors melting due to improper seating. If the connector isn’t fully plugged in, it can generate excessive heat ...