MSI RTX 5090 Melts Twice: User Reports Connector Melting with MSI's Yellow Tip Adapter

October 07, 2025

A Reddit user has reported a concerning issue with their MSI GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. The GPU's 16-pin power connector melted within just a few weeks of use. This incident is not isolated, as the user experienced the same problem twice in a row. They were using a Corsair SF1000 PSU along with the MSI adapter to power the GPU.

The melting of 16-pin power connectors on GeForce RTX 5090 cards has become somewhat common. Additionally, owners of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor have also been facing issues with burnt CPUs, indicating a broader problem within high-end hardware components.

For more details, you can read the full article here: https://wccftech.com/msi-rtx-5090-melts-twice-user-reports-connector-melting-with-msis-yellow-tip-adapter/