PCM added that the RTX 5090D and RTX 5080 were fine.

It seems that the problem was triggered by user error.

Nvidiareleasedthe new, supposedly safer 12V-2x6 connectors in the summer of 2023.

New GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards are not melting cables, reports confirm issue was with RTX 4090

It has slightly shorter pins, meaning power won’t be fully delivered unless the cable is properly seated.

They are also more flexible and durable.