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25-02-2025
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Nvidia confirms rare GeForce RTX 50-series GPU issue
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nvidia released its latest GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs in January, and they're almost impossible to buy at retail. The powerful graphics card not only pushes the boundaries of how PC games can look, but they also make use of AI to make the hardware work more efficiently. With the advanced technology in the RTX 50-series, there is a likelihood of issues popping up, and Nvidia confirmed a very rare problem affecting the GPUs. A small number of Zotac, MSI, Gigabyte, and Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPUs were found to have fewer render output units (ROPs) than listed in the specifications, as first spotted by TechPowerUp on Friday. The cards are listed to have 176 units, but some were round to have 168 ROPs, which contributes to a performance loss of 4-5%. Nvidia confirmed the existence of the issue with Tom's Hardware and says the problem only affects less than 1% of RTX 5090s and 5070 Ti GPUs. 'We have identified a rare issue affecting less than 0.5% (half a percent) of GeForce RTX 5090 / 5090D and 5070 Ti GPUs, which have one fewer ROP than specified," an Nvidia representative told Tom's Hardware Saturday. "The average graphical performance impact is 4%, with no impact on AI and Compute workloads.' Nvidia explained that this problem stems from issues in production and quality control. Those who have been affected are advised to contact the makers of the GPUs and obtain an RMA to send back the affected graphics card. So far, the issues with RTX 50 series cards are few and far between. Earlier in the month, there were two instances of 12VHPWR cables melting. In both cases, the cable was connected from the power supply to an RTX 5090 GPU. Also in both cases, the users had a Asus Loki SFX-L 1000W ATX 3.0 Power Supply so it's unclear if this is actually a problem with the Nvidia GPUs. Both card owners were provided with replacements by Nvidia. On Saturday, one poster on the Nvidia subreddit claimed their ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 caught on fire while browsing the internet. It's unclear if the GPU was the sole issue or if there was some other problem that occurred to cause the fire. Since the RTX 50-series began rolling out in January, the GPUs have been hard to find. Retailers are selling out of cards within minutes due to high demand for the new GPUs, which also brings in scalper bots that can create hundreds of orders in seconds while the human customers are still trying to complete one order. The owner of these bots then attempts to sell the cards for a premium on platforms like eBay although some people are trying to make it harder for scalpers to make a profit. Nvidia warned of the scarcity problem before the RTX 50-series GPUs were released, and the company is making an effort to help those customers who really want the new graphics cards. Nvidia created Verified Priority Access for customers who want to purchase a GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 Founders Edition graphics card directly from the company. To get access, customers must have an Nvidia account created on or before Jan. 30, 2025, and fill out a form. Those lucky enough to be picked will be able to purchase either GPU they picked when filling out the form directly from Nvidia.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Another melted cable connected to RTX 50-Series GPU might not be Nvidia's fault
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs came out in January, and it takes a lot of luck or a lot of money to get one as they're flying off shelves. Those who have been able to take one home and install it in their PCs might be able to push the graphical limits of their machine, but one person found an issue with the cable connecting his power supply to his Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Another similar incident has been reported involving another Nvidia RTX 50-series card. This time it was the lesser-powered RTX 5080. A user on Reddit posted about the incident on Wednesday saying the 12VHPWR cable from his PSU to his GPU did melt but only on the power supply side, which is different than the previous incident as that affected both side. Even though both incidents involve an Nvidia RTX 50-series card, two incidents also involve an Asus Loki SFX-L 1000W ATX 3.0 Power Supply, as detailed in the Reddit thread tracking these incidents. Both users provided pictures of their hardware to confirm the issues, however, it remains unclear what is actually at fault. The Reddit user who initially reported his cable melting told Laptop Mag that Asus, Nvidia, and the maker of the cable, ModDiy, have gotten in contact with him and offered RMAs on the hardware. As for the Reddit user from the second incident, they posted a comment on Friday confirming that Asus refunded their money and replaced their power supply with a Corsair RM 1000 x 2024 version ATX 3.1. Asus and Nvidia were contacted about the two incidents, but both companies didn't immediately respond to an email for comment. When the RTX 4090 released back in 2022, gamers were also having issues with melted cables. The YouTube channel Gamers Nexus investigated the issue. What they found was that a combination of user error and minor manufacturing defects combined to create the issue causing the cable to melt. Nvidia did honor warranty replacements for the RTX 4090, and it appears the company is doing the same for the RTX 50-series. In the coming weeks, many PC gamers will be closely watching for any further issues with the Nvidia RTX 50-series cards. More retailers will likely restock the RTX 50-series cards, which means more gamers will install the GPUs into their computers. So if there is a manufacture defect, it will become more apparent. Also next week, Nvidia will release its RTX 5070 Ti, which has less power and costs less than the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. Since this budget-friendly GPU consumes less power than the higher-end models, similar melting cable issues are unlikely. Still, this possible problem will only become clear after more gamers install the GPUs.
