Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 power wire reportedly caught fire despite using the original cable — CPU cooler's tubing was also caught in the blaze

A Reddit user shared a picture of a melted Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 power connector that caught fire on Christmas, with the CPU cooler's tubing also affected. The user described the incident where the connector melted and caught fire, leading to exposed wires and melted housing. Despite troubleshooting other components, the fate of the RTX 5090 remains uncertain, but the power connector is beyond repair. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the design and reliability of these connectors, especially when under high power loads.