RTX 5070 Melting Too? First Reported Case Sparks Concerns
The melting power connector problem was thought to be exclusive to high-end RTX 5090/5080 cards. However, it appears the issue is extending to other models. A report indicates that the RTX 5070 is not immune to the melting 12V-2x6 connector.
Unexpected Issue on RTX 5070 Solid
A user on social media platform A described a melted connector on their Zotac NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Solid. This is the first reported case for an RTX 5070. The user provided photographic evidence of the incident.
Hardware Setup and Connector Melt
The user's hardware setup is notable. They used a Zotac RTX 5070 Solid and a Seasonic Focus GX-750 power supply. The Seasonic Focus GX-750 is a quality, ATX 3.1 spec power supply with a native 12V-2x6 cable. This setup was expected to prevent such issues.
Photos show melting of insulation on a pin of the 12V-2x6 connector. This incident raises concerns for RTX 5070 owners.
User Testimony: "Smoke Came From My PC!"
User ere9w described their experience:
"Smoke came from the computer. Actually, I didn't believe it was possible, even though I saw it on TV on the Internet. I connected it, and in two seconds there was so much smoke that I was amazed! I disconnected the cord from the outlet and turned on the fan to air out. Checked the connection of the connectors several times, and everything is okay, they are correctly connected and plugged to the end."
Despite awareness of the melting connector issue on high-end cards, this user experienced it with their RTX 5070. This occurred even with a PSU believed to be compatible and safe.
Community Investigation and Video Evidence
Initial speculation suggested a bent connector on the video card. However, ere9w responded with a video, later appearing on YouTube. The video indicated that all connectors appeared to be in excellent condition. This evidence suggests that user error or hardware failure may not be the primary cause.
NVIDIA's Silence Continues
NVIDIA has not issued any official statement regarding this reported RTX 5070 melting incident. This silence is becoming typical. Questions remain unanswered. Is this an isolated case, or is there a wider issue affecting RTX 50 series cards beyond initial assumptions? Official communication is needed to clarify the situation.
Ongoing Monitoring
This first reported RTX 5070 melted connector case serves as a reminder. Caution is advised, even for users with supposedly "safe" cards. This story will be monitored for further developments.
