Der8auer investigates another RTX 4090 melting connector incident, revealing uneven current distribution due to high contact resistance in 12VHPWR plugs. Despite correct assembly and quality components, the failure highlights Nvidia's flawed power design and lack of vendor accountability, leaving end users with costly repairs and inadequate warranty support.
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