DLSS 5 Causes RTX 5090 Power Connector to Spike to 647 W and Overheat

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has sparked controversy not only for its visual impact but also due to its effect on hardware performance. Thermal tests conducted by QuasarZone on the RTX 5090 revealed power connector spikes reaching 647 watts and temperatures exceeding 90°C. These findings raise concerns about the thermal and power management implications of DLSS 5 on high-end GPUs.

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