‘Never in your life buy a 5090 Founders Edition’ — repair tech slams Nvidia’s flagship GPU design for train wreck melting 16-pin power connector

A repair technician criticizes Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU, calling it one of the worst designs he has seen due to a hidden flaw in its power connector. The technician declares the card unrepairable after damage to an internal connector that cannot be replaced. The issue arose after a third-party water block installation, leading to a loss of video output. The technician warns against attempting to open the Founders Edition and advises staying away from it altogether due to the design flaw.