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Isaiah Williams

Attention, Nvidia GPU users — you need to be wary of riser cable setups, especially when using an RTX 5090

An RTX 5090 sitting on top of its retail packaging against a green background.
  • A Reddit user's RTX 5090 has partially melted a PCIe riser cable
  • Some of the riser cable's material is stuck on the RTX 5090's backplate
  • It's not as serious a concern as connector melting issues, but it's worth being cautious about riser cable and GPU spacing henceforth

Building a new gaming PC in 2026 and beyond is a tough ask for any gamer amid the RAM crisis, and that's why this case of caution around hardware components is vital.

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