Recent reports indicate a concerning trend in the gaming hardware community: the persistent issue of connector melting is affecting users of the Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+.While the GPU itself remains operational, this unfortunate situation has rendered gameplay impossible.
Emerging Issues with 16-pin Connectors on Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+
The incidents of melting connectors, particularly among the RX 9070 XT graphics cards, are gaining attention, albeit still limited in number. Notably, only two variations utilize this particular 16-pin connector: the ASRock RX 9070 XT Taichi and the Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+.Despite the GPU’s moderate power consumption profile, it appears susceptible to thermal management issues.
A recent user report on Reddit highlights another case of connector failure. The account from user ProfessionalHost3913 shares that they experienced a melted 16-pin connector on the power adapter linked to their Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+.This incident echoes previous cases, with all pins in the upper row of the connector showing signs of severe damage.
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“Before the incident, I noticed that when I tried to load any games, my desktop would crash immediately on launch or a few minutes into gameplay, resulting in a black screen. However, I could still hear audio and gameplay, leading me to force shutdown the system for a display reset.”
“There were no signs of overheating or other malfunctions, just the black screen. Previously, I had this issue and resolved it by reinstalling drivers, but this time it was due to cable burning. I checked the cable’s connection and placement, and it was secure with no tension.”
– ProfessionalHost3913 to WCCF Tech
The damage observed extends beyond the top row of the connector, affecting the adapter’s interface. Notably, the user employed the adapter recommended in the GPU manual, despite it leading to the malfunction. Thankfully, the GPU itself seems unaffected, yet the issues persist: games crash, and the screen intermittently goes black during usage.
To temporarily restore display functionality, the user is forced to reboot the PC. This leads to the conclusion that the GPU is struggling to retrieve sufficient power for demanding tasks. Although an RMA has been initiated, it is evident that the 16-pin power connector presents a significant flaw in design across the board. For context, the user’s setup included a Cooler Master 80 Gold 850W V2 PSU, which, despite lacking a native 16-pin connector, should adequately power the RX 9070 XT.
While several factors could contribute to the connector’s melting failure, it’s clear that inherent design weaknesses in the 16-pin design are a persistent risk for users.
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