GoKawiilBrazilian YouTubers solder power cables directly onto RTX 5090 PCB as protest fix
TecLab modified a Galax RTX 5090 D HOF OC LAB XOC by bypassing its 16-pin power connectors entirely, soldering wires straight to the PCB's power traces and replacing the stock cooling with an industrial water cooler. Power meter readings suggested the card was drawing roughly 600W, well within the card's 2,000W custom BIOS limit, though final temperatures were not disclosed. The team clarified the stunt was a sarcastic jab at Nvidia rather than a genuine repair method for regular users.
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The melting 16-pin connector issue has persisted across two GPU generations, RTX 4090 and 5090, with Nvidia yet to offer a definitive fix despite mounting complaints since early 2025. A mod this extreme underscores how frustrated enthusiasts have grown, even as it remains far too risky and impractical for everyday buyers of a flagship card costing thousands of dollars.
- TecLab bypassed RTX 5090's 16-pin connectors by soldering wires directly to the PCB.
- The modified card reportedly drew around 600W, safely under its 2,000W custom BIOS ceiling.
- The stunt was framed as satire highlighting Nvidia's unresolved connector-melting problem since early 2025.
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