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Arrr, Nvidia be claimin' the RTX 5090 won't melt cables like its kin, even with a hearty 575W appetite!

2025-01-23

Arrr, matey! Scared o’ the RTX 5090 GPU’s mighty 575W chomp o’ power? Ye ain’t the only scallywag quakin’ in yer boots! It be like tryin’ to keep a ship afloat with a barrel o’ rum—ye best be ready for a wild ride!

Avast ye scallywags! Gather 'round as we spin the yarn of Nvidia's latest treasure, the RTX 5090. The fine folks at Nvidia be claimin' this new GPU won't be causin' any cable-meltin’ debacles like its troublesome predecessor, the RTX 4090. Arrr, they promise that the newfangled 16-pin power connector be as sturdy as a pirate ship in a storm, thanks to some crafty redesignin' after the previous mishaps.

But hold yer horses! A repair shop from California be still fixin’ melted RTX 4090s like it be a daily ritual, aye! This brings a fair share of uncertainty to the seas of power consumption, especially when the 5090 be demandin' a hearty 575 watts—more than a greedy captain can handle! Nvidia be sayin’, “No worries, matey!” but we be wonderin' if they’ve really put the fear of melted cables to rest.

So, as we await the launch of the RTX 5090, we be hopin' it sails smoothly without any fiery fiascos. The proof be in the power pudding, so hoist yer sails and prepare for a bumpy ride, ye GPU enthusiasts! Let's just pray the only thing meltin' be the butter for our biscuits, not our cables! Yarrr!

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