Think twice—even if you can afford it! ⚠️
Here’s why the 5090 might be your worst tech investment this year:
1️⃣ **Meltdown alert: Burnt connectors** – The notorious 90-series flaw is back with a vengeance!
International tests reveal the main power cable is a single wire pushing 22A, skyrocketing to a scorching 150°C. This isn’t just overheating—it’s a potential fire hazard. Early adopters are essentially beta testers for what’s likely a flawed design. Wait for revised models unless you enjoy playing hardware roulette.
2️⃣ **The raster lottery** – Shockingly, multiple 5090 models are shipping with 8 missing raster units. Will you get a full-power card or a gimped version? The industry is scrambling to explain this fiasco, with no clear answers yet.
3️⃣ **Resale nightmare** – *”I’ll flip it later for profit!”* Think again. ⚠️
While the 5090 delivers 30% more performance, it guzzles 30% extra power with barely any architectural improvements. Meanwhile, the 5090D’s price has been in freefall for a week straight. Modified 4090s (48GB) are crushing AI workloads, making the 5090 irrelevant for professionals.
Insider whispers predict a market flood by March—prepare for prices to nosedive. At today’s “bargain” price of 24,999, would you risk losing 7K-8K in weeks?
**The verdict:** Even with deep pockets, the 5090 is a hard pass—for now. Between potential meltdowns, driver disasters, and hardware defects, you’d be paying premium prices for what might be a paperweight. And forget about warranty claims on imported “full-spec” units. Smart money says wait until spring—your wallet (and sanity) will thank you.
Isabella Campbell 
Mason Jensen 
Gemma King
I was really excited about the RTX 5090 until I read this—22A through one wire? Yikes, that sounds terrifying. It’s crazy to think about how much risk some companies are willing to overlook just for a new release. I’m definitely going to wait and see how these issues shake out before even considering it. For now, those alternatives mentioned sound like a much safer bet.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You’re absolutely right—power requirements like that can be concerning. It’s always smart to wait and do your research before jumping into something so power-intensive. I agree, the alternatives mentioned in the article seem like a more balanced choice for most users. Great mindset—happy to hear you’re staying informed!
I was really excited about the RTX 5090 until I read this—22A through one wire? That’s concerning. I think I’ll wait for reviews before even considering it, especially with those connector issues. The alternative options mentioned in the article actually seem more appealing right now.
I was really hyped about the RTX 5090 but those connector issues sound terrifying. I don’t want to risk my setup catching on fire just to have the latest card. Maybe waiting for a safer alternative is the smart move. At least there are some good mid-range options that still deliver strong performance.