TechLinked 5090 melting cables, Zotac Discord sales, Arrow Lake is GOOD + more!
Feb 11, 2025
Concerns are rising as users report melting power cables from RTX 5090 graphics cards, igniting discussions about potential design flaws. Zotac launches a community engagement initiative to connect with gamers over the new RTX 50 series GPUs. Intel is making a strong comeback with positive reviews for its Arrow Lake processors. Plus, the PlayStation Network faced an outage while quirky TikTok trends are gaining traction, underscoring the ever-evolving nature of gaming and tech.
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RTX 5090 Melting Cables
- Two RTX 5090s melted their power cables, similar to the RTX 4090 issue.
- One user's third-party cable, which worked for their 4090 for two years, melted with the 5090.
Zotac GPU Purchase Program
- Zotac launched a program on Discord, letting PC gamers win a chance to buy GPUs directly.
- Active engagement in the community is prioritized.
Arrow Lake H Processors
- Intel's Arrow Lake H processors for laptops are performing well in benchmarks.
- This contrasts with the desktop version's struggles.