User captures footage of GeForce RTX 5090 catching fire on first system boot
TweakTown | 13.02.2026 10:02TL;DR: A Chinese gamer's MSI GeForce RTX 5090 reportedly caught fire immediately after first use, raising concerns about GPU safety beyond known 16-pin power connector issues. The incident highlights potential hardware defects, with no official warranty or investigation due to the card's unofficial market status in China.
