In a concerning turn of events, one of the most high-end graphics cards available, the ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090, reportedly suffered extensive damage when it unexpectedly caught fire while the user was merely browsing the internet.
GeForce RTX 5090’s Troubling Reports: Melting Connectors and Fiery Capacitors Alarm Gamers
The saga of issues surrounding the GeForce RTX 5090 continues to escalate. Following alarming reports of melting 12-pin power connectors, users are now facing an even more serious situation. A recent post on Reddit details a user’s experience with a ‘burnt’ RTX 5090 GPU, sparking widespread concern in the gaming community.
Interestingly, the GPU malfunction did not occur during gaming sessions. Instead, it caught fire after the user concluded their gaming activities and began browsing various websites. It’s critical to note that this was not a standard RTX 5090 model; it was the elite ASTRAL edition from ASUS, which commands a significantly higher price due to its advanced features.
The unfortunate incident unfolded as the user’s computer unexpectedly shut down while browsing. Upon restarting, a fire broke out in the GPU. Visual evidence indicates severe burns on the card’s PCB, leaving scorch marks on the motherboard’s chipset heatsink located near the PCI-E interface. Experts suspect this damage may stem from a Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC), which is typically designed to enhance stability and reliability.
It appears the MLCC failed to perform its designated function, potentially due to a manufacturing defect. Unlike electrolytic capacitors, MLCCs usually do not explode; however, they are susceptible to cracking from overheating, which can result in burn damage. Such failures might be linked to voltage spikes, mechanical stress, or sometimes, poor quality components.
The severity of this incident raises significant questions, especially considering the high price point of the ASTRAL RTX 5090. Gamers are understandably anxious about the reliability of this series. Adding to the existing concerns surrounding melting connectors, this incident requires thorough investigation. Prominent tech commentator Gamers Nexus has solicited the faulty GPU for extensive testing, indicating that broader testing may be necessary to draw definitive conclusions.
Comment by u/Impossible-Weight485 from discussion here in nvidia
The emerging issues surrounding the RTX 5090 now encompass five distinct problems:
- Melting 12-pin connector
- Black screen issues
- Missing raster operations pipelines (ROPs)
- Burning capacitors
- Severe availability issues
This situation is raising alarms regarding NVIDIA’s launch of its flagship RTX Blackwell GPU. As tensions build, NVIDIA faces increasing pressure, especially with AMD’s RX 9070 series set to compete imminently, promising an intensified rivalry in the GPU market.
For more updates and information, visit the original discussion on Reddit.
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