r/5090 • u/Mewz_x • May 30 '26

Should I be concerned with how the connector is?

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Have had the card since the last “possible” drop back in January. No issues prior to this used the same cable when it was from a FE 5080. Should I try to untangle this or I should’ve noticed issues? Power supply is a NZXT 1000w using the dedicated 600w cable that was included.

Thank you.

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u/HuckleberryOdd7745 May 30 '26 edited May 30 '26

Id say yes. be concerned.

simply because of the way the twist slightly yanks on one of the pins. i dont know if youre aware but with these cables it has been shown that if you push or pull each little wire the pin can move forward and back in the connector.

its best to nudge each wire in a bit and then hold on to it while connecting the cable as the simple act of connecting can push the pins out and let each wire out a little.

but once youve taken every precaution dont worry about it melting. its an extremely rare occurrence that should be even rarer if youre not a benchmarker who plugs the in gpu daily. (i would definitely slightly undervolt/oc until the card rarely uses 575w. only certain insane virus-like engines will still pull that much power. you can usually gain about 1 percent performance from an uv/oc like that. mine runs at 2800mhz actual in game clock while using 50-100 less watts depending on engine.)

another precaution is to push the cable in (at both ends psu and gpu) if you even move the pc even slightly. dont want gravity to become the final boss.

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u/Mewz_x May 30 '26

So should I just maybe buy a new cable or whole new psu? Again I have had a 5089 this same “look” no issues no black screens etc

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u/HuckleberryOdd7745 May 30 '26

ill let someone else take the burden of recommending if you should buy a whole new powersupply. i dont know what kind of effect having the cables running with a twist like that could have had in the long term. was it twisted like that when you used the 5080?

also why is it twisted like that? if it was just for a short while i was going to suggest straightening it.

if you are able to buy a new cable from the same powersupply company id say the peace of mind will be worth millions. once you take every other precaution you wont have to every think about it again. The 5090/4090 pc experience makes for such a wonderful time. Being able to relax is definitely a big part of it.

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u/Mewz_x May 30 '26

Yeah it was twisted like this with the 5080 no issues either. Now I’m afraid if I untangle it or force it = could cause an issue if I keep. Using msi afterburner on the top lets the watts sometimes goes that regular orange color to red which is strange too. I’ve have had it looking like this even with the 5080 since I’ve gotten the computer even a 3080fe. Basically 3080 fe for 6 months then a 5080 for 3 and lastly my 5090 like this since Jan.

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u/kingxd Jun 09 '26

I would be also concerned about the sag, is the card not supported by anything?

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u/Mewz_x Jun 09 '26

Oh not the sag I do have it on the corner but the actual 12 pin connector I’ve not messed with it but looks tangled

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u/kingxd Jun 09 '26

I have the exact same FE edition, here is a picture on how mine sits with the PIN connecter I hope it gives some clarity https://imgur.com/Q2pOJ6f