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Sapphire RX 9070 XT NITRO+ melted power adapter warranty claim rejected, card shipped back as is

A series of hardware failures involving melted power connectors is impacting high-end GPUs from Nvidia and Sapphire.

By · Published June 21, 2026  04:31 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026  06:56 UTC

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A warranty claim for a Sapphire RX 9070 XT NITRO+ with a melted power adapter was rejected. The card was shipped back as is.

Epilogue added 98d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: A series of hardware failures involving melted power connectors is impacting high-end GPUs from Nvidia and Sapphire.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Recent reports highlight multiple instances of graphics card power adapters melting. These incidents include a Sapphire RX 9070 XT NITRO+ and an RTX 4090 utilizing a Corsair GPU Power Bridge.

Additionally, an Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 has reportedly caused motherboard damage due to overheating. Coverage from VideoCardz.com emphasizes a rejected warranty claim for the Sapphire RX 9070 XT NITRO+, noting the card was returned as is.

GameGPU and PCGamesN link these issues to Nvidia connector problems, while TweakTown reports a failure involving a Corsair bridge designed to withstand temperatures over 100 degrees. Future developments depend on whether manufacturers address the 12V 2x6 connector issues and if further warranty claims are contested.

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What happened to the Sapphire RX 9070 XT NITRO+ warranty claim?

The claim was rejected, and the card was shipped back as is according to VideoCardz.com.

Which specific Nvidia components are mentioned in overheating reports?

Coverage mentions the GeForce RTX 4090 and the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090.

What part of the hardware is specifically identified as a failure point?

Reports from GameGPU and TweakTown identify the 12V 2x6 cable and GPU Power Bridges as points of failure.

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