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The gpu safeguard+ tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion around protecting high-end graphics hardware from power-delivery problems, especially on recent flagship cards. The supplied content centers on an unverified firsthand report of an MSI RTX 5090 replacement where per-pin PSU current monitoring flagged a faulty 12V-2x6 sense pin, illustrating how such monitoring can surface connector issues that normal use might hide. Coverage stays cautious, noting the account is unverified and does not prove a fire or meltdown was imminent. Expect threads on RMA experiences, connector faults, and monitoring tools rather than broad GPU buying advice.
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    MSI RTX 5090 RMA Report: Per-Pin PSU Monitoring Flags Broken 12V-2x6 Sense Pin

    A Reddit post that Wccftech and Neowin picked up describes a replacement MSI RTX 5090 that seemed fine until per-pin current monitoring flagged a problem. The account is firsthand and unverified. It shows how per-pin PSU monitoring can reveal a connector fault that ordinary use might hide. It...