rtx 5090 5090d bricked issuesUpdated 5 days ago
Some RTX 5090 and 5090D graphics cards are becoming completely unusable—or “bricked”—after users install new driver updates. After the update, many people report that their screens go black, their computers crash, and the graphics card stops working entirely. In some cases, the computer can’t even detect the GPU anymore, as if it’s just vanished. This issue is affecting both the regular RTX 5090 and the 5090D model made for the Chinese market. Many users are frustrated, and the problem appears to be widespread.
RTX 5090 5090d bricked issues—Why?
Symptoms
- Your PC doesn’t boot when the card is installed.
- Fans spin, but no signal on the monitor.
- The card gets hot, but nothing shows up.
- RGB lights might flash oddly or stay off.
Possible Causes
- Firmware Update Gone Wrong
- Some users tried updating their BIOS or GPU firmware — and the card failed mid-update, leading to a “brick”.
- Overclocking Failures
- Pushing your GPU beyond its limits without proper cooling can lock it up permanently, especially with unstable settings.
- Driver Conflicts
- A bad driver installation or system update can sometimes cause a boot loop or no display output.
- Power Supply Issues
- The RTX 5090 needs serious power. If your PSU is not strong enough (or cables aren’t connected properly), the card might shut down or get damaged.
- Heat Damage or Poor Contact
- Overheating or a loose GPU connection can sometimes short out components or cause weird behavior.
Fixes (sometimes work)
Set PCIe to Gen4 in BIOS
- Update motherboard BIOS
- Use a strong PSU (1000W+)
- Avoid risky driver updates
- Don’t flip dual-BIOS switches while the PC is on
Final Thoughts
If none of these work, don’t panic. It’s not your fault — some RTX 5090/5090D units might have hardware issues or need a firmware patch from NVIDIA or the manufacturer. Contact support, and if you're under warranty, an RMA is the safest bet.
Pro tip: Avoid firmware updates or extreme overclocking unless you know exactly what you're doing.