Unlucky PC user finds AMD's cheaper 8-pin GPU connectors can melt, too

A Reddit user discovered melting marks on the power connector of a Radeon RX 7900 XTX after months of black screens and unsuccessful diagnostics. The card draws about 400 W through an 8-pin connector, and the connection was made via a Thermal Grizzly WireView power monitor, which took the damage.

• RX 7900 XTX draws about 400 W through an 8-pin connector
• Problem manifested as black screens over several months
• Thermal Grizzly WireView monitor protected the graphics card from damage
• Thermal Grizzly replaced connector and WireView under warranty