Reddit user complains about loud noise from RTX 5090 - suspected defective capacitor
Appeared on Reddit complaint post on a flagship video card GeForce RTX 5090 from NVIDIA, in which the user MutedMobile3977 described unusually loud noise when operating the ASUS TUF model. A careful examination of the device revealed possible damage to the capacitor, which sparked discussions about build quality and quality control on the part of NVIDIA and its partners.
This is about "squeak of throttles", or coil whine, which is often found on high-end graphics cards, especially at high frame rates. However, in this case, the user claims that the sound was significantly louder than usual and was accompanied by a physical defect on the board. Despite this, the video card continues to work stably, which calls into question the true nature of the problem.
Physical damage to components like capacitors is extremely rare, especially on new, recently released flagships like the RTX 5090. The situation is raising concerns questions about the quality control (QC) system both from ASUS and NVIDIA itself. The user has already issued RMA request, and all that remains is to wait for the result.
It is not yet clear whether this is an isolated incident or a sign of a wider problem. However, the fact that a physical defect of this magnitude was found on a working device is alarming – especially considering that RTX 5090 costs over $2000If such defects appear in other owners, this could cause a new wave of criticism against NVIDIA and its partner vendors.
