After several alarming reports surfaced about GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs no longer functioning, NVIDIA has initiated an investigation to address the issue.
### Investigation Underway for RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D GPU Failures
Over the past few days, complaints have been stacking up regarding the malfunctioning RTX 5090 GPUs along with its Chinese counterpart, the RTX 5090D. Many affected users have tried various troubleshooting techniques, but, frustratingly, the problem seems stubbornly persistent for most.
While a few users have managed to find odd workarounds, the majority still face a daunting problem: their high-end GPUs aren’t functioning as expected. This widespread issue has finally caught NVIDIA’s attention, prompting a response. According to PC Gamer, an NVIDIA representative stated:
> “We are investigating the reported issues with the RTX 50 series.”
Unfortunately, that’s about all the detail we have at the moment. It is, however, a sign that NVIDIA is aware and potentially preparing a more thorough response. For those unfamiliar with the situation, our article from a few days ago lays out the details extensively. The crux of the problem lies in the GPUs failing to display anything on monitors once the latest driver update was installed—resulting in a dreaded black screen.
This driver-related catastrophe remains unresolved despite efforts like reverting to prior software versions. In some frustrating cases, even resetting the BIOS does nothing to alleviate the problem; the GPU simply vanishes from recognition in both Device Manager and BIOS settings.
Currently, no one knows exactly what’s causing this widespread bricking. Initial thoughts suggest the glitch could stem from architectural or driver compatibility issues rather than from hardware faults. We’re all waiting with bated breath for NVIDIA’s deeper insights because, as it stands, a definitive fix for the RTX 5090 and 5090D issue is still out of reach.
