RTX 5090 Graphics Card Review: 5 Reasons to Wait Before Buying in 2025
Hold off on that RTX 5090 purchase—here’s why you should wait [seriously!]
1. Quality concerns plague the initial batch—from overheating connectors to performance drops and even hybrid core chip issues. Not exactly confidence-inspiring.
2. Scarcity drives madness! With limited stock pushing prices to absurd 35k levels, the marginal AIGC performance gains simply don’t justify the premium.
3. Software struggles out the gate. Tech analysts confirm ComfyUI compatibility problems—another headache you don’t need.
4. Power hungry beast alert! Your trusty 850W PSU that handled 4080/4080S? Toast. Mandatory upgrade territory.
5. Patience pays. Let the early adopter tax settle and the kinks get worked out first.
Smart money waits. Your future self will thank you.
Edward Grant 
Ada Stephens 
Bennett Schmidt
I’ve been holding off on an RTX 5090 for these exact reasons—those quality concerns sound like a real headache. And paying $35k just doesn’t feel worth it when the performance gains are marginal at best.
I’ve been eyeing the RTX 5090 but these issues are making me really hesitant—overheating connectors alone sound like a nightmare. Plus, the price tag is just ridiculous when the performance gains feel so incremental. Guess I’ll wait for the next-gen models to sort things out.
I was really excited about the RTX 5090 but those quality concerns are a big red flag. Waiting it out seems smart, especially with prices being so ridiculous right now. I also hadn’t heard about the ComfyUI issues – that’s definitely making me reconsider. It just feels like there are too many risks to jump in right away.
Yeah, those quality concerns are a big red flag—overheating connectors sound like a nightmare. And paying $35k for what should be a flagship card just feels wrong, especially when better options might come down in price soon. Plus, compatibility issues with popular software could really ruin the experience. I think waiting a bit makes total sense.
Yeah, those quality concerns sound legit. I’d definitely wait for the kinks to get ironed out, especially with better availability and software support. Plus, dropping $35k on a GPU is just nuts right now.
Yeah, those quality concerns sound legit—overheating and core issues would definitely give me pause. And paying $35k just for slightly better AI performance when it’ll likely drop in price soon? Not worth it for most folks, especially with software compatibility issues still popping up.
Absolutely agree! The combination of high cost, potential reliability issues, and rapidly evolving software can make waiting a smarter choice. It’s always wise to let the initial kinks get ironed out before diving in. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it’s great to hear from readers who are thinking critically about these big purchases!
Yeah, those quality concerns sound legit. I’d definitely wait for the next batch or two until they iron out the kinks. And paying $35k when the gains over 5080 aren’t that huge? No thanks. Plus, all those software issues just make it more stressful.
Absolutely agree! The early adopter risks can be tough to justify, especially when the performance gains don’t seem to outweigh the massive price jump. It’s always wise to let the initial kinks get sorted before diving in. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it’s helpful to hear others weigh in on this too!
Yeah, those quality concerns are definitely a big red flag. I’d rather wait for the kinks to get ironed out, especially since the price is totally unreasonable right now. And having compatibility issues with popular software just makes it not worth the hassle until things stabilize.
Yeah, those quality concerns sound pretty legit—overheating and hybrid core issues? Yikes. And paying $35k just for slightly better AI performance? That’s wild. I think waiting a bit makes total sense, especially with software compatibility still shaking out.
Yeah, those quality concerns are a big red flag. I’d definitely wait for the next generation or two to iron out the issues before dropping that kind of cash. Plus, the software problems sound like they’d just add more frustration.
I’ve been eyeing the RTX 5090 but these issues are hard to ignore—overheating connectors and crazy pricing make it a tough sell right now. Guess I’ll wait for the next gen or at least until some of these kinks get worked out.
I’m definitely holding off on an RTX 5090 for now—those connector issues and crazy pricing are dealbreakers. Plus, waiting a bit could mean avoiding some of the early software headaches too. It just seems like there are too many risks to jump in right away.
Great points! The overheating issues and crazy markup prices alone would make me wait for the second batch. Also heard about those ComfyUI bugs from a friend—sounds like early adopters are basically beta testers right now.
The overheating issues and crazy markup prices you mentioned are exactly why I’m holding off. My 4090 still runs fine, and dealing with early adopter problems sounds like a nightmare. Maybe by mid-2025 they’ll have these kinks worked out.
Wow, the overheating issues and crazy prices really make me rethink upgrading right now. I’ll definitely wait until they iron out these early problems and hopefully restock at normal prices. That ComfyUI compatibility sounds like a nightmare too!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I totally agree—waiting for better thermals and more stable pricing seems like the smart move here. The ComfyUI compatibility should improve with driver updates, but early adopters often face these hurdles. Appreciate your input!
Great points! I was about to pull the trigger on the 5090 but those overheating reports and crazy scalper prices are making me rethink. Maybe I’ll stick with my 4090 until the second batch arrives with better QC.
Great points! The overheating issues alone would make me nervous about buying early. I’ll definitely wait until they sort out the software bugs and maybe even a price drop.
Great points! I was about to pull the trigger on the 5090 but the overheating issues and crazy prices definitely make me pause. Maybe waiting for the second batch and price drops is smarter – those early adopter problems sound like a real headache.
Great points! The overheating issues alone would make me nervous about buying early. Also, that 35k price tag is insane when my 4090 still handles everything just fine. Maybe I’ll wait for the second batch after they iron out these problems.