Reported Meltdown of an AMD RX 9070 XT's Power Connector Raises Concerns
The first case of an AMD RX 9070 XT melting a power connector has surfaced, prompting discussions about the potential for another meltdown crisis.
In a development that echoes the infamous ‘meltgate’ issue, reports are coming in of the first known instance of an AMD RX 9070 XT melting its 16-pin power connector. This incident sparked debates about whether users should be alarmed about another potential crisis surrounding overheating connectors.
User errors could play a role, but the situation appears severe regardless.
UPDATE: Yea it melted…. 12VHighFailureRate Strikes again. From r/radeon.
The affected RX 9070 XT model, an ASRock Taichi OC, utilizes the 12V-2x6 connector instead of the more common multiple 8-pin connectors. A Reddit user going by Savings_Opportunity3 reported noticing darkening on the cable’s pins about a month ago, later confirming significant melting had occurred.
The discussions around these power connectors highlight the necessity for do-it-yourself builders to closely examine their power cable connections. It’s better to take precautionary steps than to face potential melting issues.
