The unusual design of a custom MSI RTX 5070 Ti hides the 16-pin connector from sight, and it also serves another crucial purpose.

MSI Showcases RTX 5070 Ti with 16-pin Connector Located Underneath the Backplate to Avoid Cable Bending Near the Connector

The sharp bend in the cable near the connector is one of the causes for several burnt and melted 16-pin power connectors. The manufacturer's spec states that you shouldn't have a bend in the cable within 35mm of the cable near the connector of your GPU. This avoids a loose connection, which has caused the melting of numerous GPU power connectors. In some cases, there isn't just enough space to have 35mm of clearance, but it's not necessarily the only cause of burning.

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