Good news for those who are considering getting the Nvidia RTX 5090. According to its manufacturer, it will not cause fire in the computers into which it is plugged.
THE graphics cards which equip our PCs follow an evolution identical to the other components: they are more and more powerful. But to achieve this, concessions must be made, such as increase their TDP (Thermal Design Power), ou thermal envelope in the language of Molière. To put it simply, the higher it is, the more heat the object gives off. This is not a trivial figure that can be ignored without a second thought.
We remember that shortly after the release of the RTX 4090, alarming testimonials described how the card had literally set their owner’s PC on fire. After investigation, Nvidia concluded that the fault lay with the users who had incorrectly connected the power cable. The company has nevertheless ensured that this does not happen again by offering a new, more secure cable. An effective change, even if it didn’t prevent all accidents.
-Nvidia claims the RTX 5090 won’t melt your computer
With the arrival of the RTX 50 series, it is entirely legitimate to fear new fires. After all, the TDP of the RTX 5090 is 575 Wagainst 450 X for the RTX 4090. The question was asked to Nvidia and the company wants to be reassuring: “It is expected that such issues will not occur with the RTX 50 series. In response to the issue at the time, some changes were made to the connectors, and after about two years, we believe these concerns have been resolved. resolved“.
So this is good news for players. Finally those who manage to get their hands on a 5090 despite its very high price and uncertain availability. Obviously, this does not exempt from carefully check the connection of the power cable during installation, even if the PC was installed by someone else. Just make sure the connector is fully engaged. A gesture that takes a few seconds and can save your machine, so don’t deprive yourself of it.
Source : QuasarZone
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