RTX 5090 graphics card is at the center of a scandal again: this time a capacitor exploded
By ForGeeks A Reddit user has reported an exploding capacitor on his Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card after just a month of use. This isn’t the first problem associated with Nvidia’s latest and most expensive GPU – the device has already been notorious for a string of defects, from missing render processing units to melting power cables. The new fault is only adding to the anxiety among owners and potential buyers.
With the RTX 5090’s regular breakdowns, it’s getting harder and harder to believe in the reliability of the build
The story appeared on a subreddit dedicated to Nvidia products. A user under the nickname MutedMobile3977 reported that one of the capacitors on his RTX 5090 literally exploded – after only a month of moderate use. Despite the incident, the card continued to work, but there was a noticeable “electrical note” – a distinctive throttle whistle known as coil whine that is especially audible when watching video.
The owner noticed the problem overnight when he heard the extraneous sounds while watching Netflix and decided to check the insides of his PC. Examination revealed that one of the capacitors was open, and the noise was coming from the area around the damaged capacitor.
The owner noticed the problem at night when he heard a noise while watching Netflix and decided to check the inside of his PC.
Although the device is still functional, the user decided not to take any chances and filed an RMA – an official warranty replacement procedure. We can only hope that the new graphics card will be free of such defects. But given the problems we’ve already seen with the RTX 5090, from missing ROP blocks to melted third-party and OEM power cables, the situation raises more and more questions about the build quality of Nvidia’s most expensive model.
Each new incident with the RTX 5090 undermines confidence in the lineup, putting the company’s reputation at risk. If these incidents continue, some users may switch to competitors, unwilling to risk the money and time it takes to service or replace a premium device.
