RTX 5090 Founders Edition: NVIDIA Uses Liquid Metal for Cooling
NVIDIA continues to surprise with innovations in its new flagship RTX 5090 Founders Edition. In addition to the compact design and efficient cooling system, the company's engineers have implemented an unusual solution: instead of traditional thermal paste, liquid metal. This makes the Founders Edition the most compact and a high-performance version of the RTX 5090.
Liquid metal thermal interface is made from gallium alloys and is characterized by high thermal conductivity, which significantly improves heat dissipation from the components of the video card. However, its use is associated with risks: liquid metal conducts electricity and can cause short circuits, as well as destroy aluminum surfaces. Despite this, NVIDIA took a step forward by choosing this material to cool the RTX 5090.
In terms of dimensions, the Founders Edition retains the dimensions of its predecessor - 304 mm x 137 mm, but takes up only 2,5 slots thanks to its unique design. The card features a three-piece PCB and an advanced air cooling system. This allowed NVIDIA to make the device thinner, without sacrificing performance.