NVIDIA Addresses RTX 5090/5090D GPU Failures, Launches Investigation into Reported Problems

After hearing reports of GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards getting bricked, NVIDIA has begun looking into the problem.

The buzz around the supposed bricking of the RTX 5090 and its Chinese counterpart, the RTX 5090D, has been growing steadily over the past few days. Enthusiasts and users have been struggling to sort the issue out, but it seems that for the most part, their efforts have been fruitless. Some folks claim they’ve stumbled upon peculiar fixes, yet these seem to be flukes rather than reliable solutions.

For most unfortunate owners, the trouble remains unresolved. This widespread issue has finally captured NVIDIA’s attention, prompting a response. According to PC Gamer, an NVIDIA representative mentioned, “We are investigating the reported issues with the RTX 50 series.”

That’s all the information from NVIDIA for now, though it’s a relief to know they’re taking action. For those unfamiliar with what’s going on, here’s a quick rundown: after updating to the latest NVIDIA driver, users reported that their RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D cards were no longer able to power up displays, resulting in a dreaded black screen.

This hiccup appeared as soon as the latest driver was installed. The problem is gnarly enough that even rolling back to earlier driver versions doesn’t bring the GPU back to life—it simply vanishes from the system’s radar. Even attempts to reset the BIOS haven’t proven helpful, leaving the card invisible in both Device Manager and BIOS alike.

The root of this issue remains a mystery, though some speculate it might be linked to architectural quirks or driver compatibility rather than a hardware flaw. Until NVIDIA provides a detailed briefing or a fix, the gaming community remains in limbo, waiting for a solution to tackle this RTX 5090/5090D conundrum once and for all.