{
  "id": 15178228,
  "title": "Modder Solves Melting RTX 5090 12VHPWR Connector By Replacing It With Four 8-Pin Ports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/modder-solves-melting-rtx-5090-12vhpwr-connector-by-replacing-it-with",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:43:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/407691/modder-solves-melting-rtx-5090-melting-12vhpwr-connector-by-replacing-it-with-four-8-pin-ports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Modder DallasGrave recently shared their efforts on Reddit, swapping the 16-pin 12VHPWR power connector on their Gigabyte RTX 5090 for four 8-pin PCIe Power ports. The modification involves mounting the 8-pins directly onto a custom PCB. DallasGrave explains that the new setup reduces current per conductor almost perfectly compared to the native 12V-2×8 configuration, and also significantly lowers wire temperature. The Sense pins are set to 600W, allowing the mod to be used independently or alongside the RTX 5090's 12VHPWR connector. The mod has been tested up to 800W with a shunt modification. The modified connector can be used with the RTX 5090 or other GPUs, including NVIDIA Founders Edition models. The timing of this modification, however, may be unfortunate as NVIDIA may be halting RTX 5090 production indefinitely to redirect resources to the RTX Pro Series lineup, driven by AI advancements. Meanwhile, rumors suggest NVIDIA plans to develop a new RTX 5080 with 24GB memory using the freed GB202 and 3GB memory GDDR7 modules, while discontinuing the current 16GB RTX 5080.",
  "summary": "Modder and Redditor DallasGrave recently posted their modding efforts on Reddit, where they replaced the 16-pin 12VHPWR power connector on their Gigabyte RTX 5090 with four 8-pin PCIe Power ports. Well, we say replace, but it’s more a modification that mounts those 8-pins directly onto a custom PCB, while “Some of you may have seen […] The post Modder Solves Melting RTX 5090 12VHPWR Connector By…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}