Numerous Issues Surface with Nvidia's Expensive $2,000 RTX 5090 Graphic Card
It seems like some Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, particularly the RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti, are encountering some performance issues. These problems have been reported since the launch of these graphics cards and include issues like black screens, blue screens of death (BSOD), and system crashes, especially when using advanced features like DLSS 4 frame generation.
Nvidia has identified a "rare issue" affecting a small percentage of these cards. The issue is reportedly causing some cards to perform below their expected levels. Despite this, supply challenges mean that even affected users may struggle to get their cards replaced.
The root cause of these problems isn't clear yet, but it seems to be linked to driver and potential firmware issues. Some users have found temporary relief by reducing PCIe speeds or lowering monitor refresh rates. There have also been reports of some RTX 5090 GPUs having fewer Raster Operations Pipelines (ROPs) than advertised, which could contribute to performance issues.
Nvidia is actively investigating these issues, and users can help by reporting their problems. For affected users, the process of replacing their cards often involves contacting the retailer or Nvidia support directly. Users should keep an eye on Nvidia's official communications for updates on fixes and potential recalls or replacements related to these issues.
In a bizarre incident, one user reported that their Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090, a high-end, expensive GPU, caught fire. The cause of this failure is not yet clear, but it has led some to speculate about the quality control and stress testing of these high-performance GPUs.
The launch of the RTX 50-series has been marked by more issues than usual, including the infamous 12VHPWR cable melting incident with the RTX 4090. These issues have led to a growing sense among the Nvidia user community that the latest cards are pushing the limits of what a regular consumer-end PC can handle.
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- Users are expressing concern about the future reliability of Nvidia's tech, particularly the RTX 50-series, given the prevalence of performance issues and hardware failures.
- AIB partners like Asus and MSI have been affected by these issues, leading to calls for better quality control and stress testing of high-end GPUs like the RTX 5090.
- The investigation into the performance issues with the RTX 50-series is ongoing, with Nvidia encouraging users to report their experiences with the GPU's ROP count, in addition to other issues.
- As the tech industry continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI and real-time ray tracing, the importance of addressing these issues with their RTX GPUs becomes especially critical for Nvidia's inquisition into ensuring the best user experience.
