A user reported hardware issues involving the Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition power supply unit, which is priced at approximately €500. The unit was powering two RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell graphics cards when the owner identified signs of premature cable wear.
The protective sleeving on the cables connected to both graphics cards became brittle, cracked, and started to peel off. These signs of degradation were observed at both ends of the cables, specifically where they connect to the power supply and the graphics cards.
Despite the external cable damage, the internal wire insulation remained intact. There were no visible signs of melting or discoloration on the connectors of the graphics cards or the power supply unit itself.
The system experienced instability, characterized by the intermittent disconnection of one graphics card and occasional issues with the SSD. The owner detected these problems before any catastrophic failure or connector melting occurred.
