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AORUS RTX 5090 owner checks GPU after higher fan speeds, finds thermal gel mess

Owners of the AORUS RTX 5090 report thermal gel issues and motherboard discoloration after six months of use.

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📍 How it ended

An AORUS RTX 5090 owner discovered a thermal gel mess after noticing higher fan speeds. Additionally, an ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 reportedly caused discoloration and burn marks on an ASUS motherboard after six months of use.

Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

An owner of the AORUS RTX 5090 graphics card discovered a thermal gel mess after noticing higher fan speeds. The incident follows reports of burn marks and discoloration on ASUS motherboards after six months of use with the RTX 5090.

Coverage emphasizes the potential thermal issues with the RTX 5090, particularly the ASUS ROG Astral model. Gizchina.com, Gizmochina, TweakTown, and VideoCardz.com are among the outlets reporting on the matter.

Watch for any official responses from ASUS or NVIDIA. Coverage does not yet specify whether this is a widespread issue or an isolated incident.

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Quick answers

What is the RTX 5090?

The RTX 5090 is a graphics card produced by NVIDIA.

What is thermal gel?

Thermal gel is a substance used to improve heat transfer between a GPU and its cooling system.

What is the ASUS ROG Astral?

The ASUS ROG Astral is a model of the RTX 5090 graphics card.

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RTX 5090 AORUS ASUS thermal gel GPU motherboard

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