- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 literally catches fire on first system boot.
- This issue was unrelated to the previous power issues, and the GPU itself seems to be the culprit.
- The system works fine when switched to a secondary GPU.
The Blackwell GPU lineup from Nvidia launched with all sorts of problem but the biggest one was melting connectors, thanks to the 16-pin connector. However, one user was even more unlucky: his flagship Nvidia GPU literally caught fire during the first boot.
On Bilibili, the user posted a video of their MSI GeForce RTX 5090 erupting in flames during the system’s first boot, after which the system shut down.
Why it matters: There have been far too many cases of RTX 50-Series GPUs dying due to power issues, and Nvidia should’ve been more cautious about testing these cards before launch, which is disappointing given they’re the largest company in the world.
The fire appeared in multiple locations on the card, except at the connector. It’s highly possible that there was a short circuit in the VRAM area, as the user themselves suggests.
Fortunately, they captured the system’s first boot, primarily as a precaution in case something goes wrong. Unfortunately, this was the worst-case scenario that anyone could’ve expected.
The user confirmed this is an issue with the RTX 5090, as his system worked fine with his second GPU, an RTX 5060. That said, their motherboard did get burn marks from the GPU catching fire.
Moreover, he was running a 1300W PSU with the original cables, which should be more than sufficient for even the highest-end systems.
Since the user is based in China, they cannot request an RMA because the RTX 5090 is not sold in that country, except for a couple of variants. The user does plan to contact the seller for repair, though.
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