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MSI 5090 Lightning
MSI 5090 Lightning
This is the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning I tested—the full “because we can” version with a 1,000W power limit, dual 16-pin connectors, and a ridiculous VRM. Stock it sits at 3.0GHz, and when you actually load it up, it holds clocks in a way the Founders Edition just can’t.
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Pros
- +1,000W power limit for extreme headroom
- +Holds very high clocks under heavy load (3GHz+)
- +Full-coverage cold plate and strong AIO cooling
- +Dual 16-pin connectors help spread power delivery
- +Extremely quiet default fan profile
Cons
- -Costs thousands more than a base RTX 5090
- -Gaming gains at stock can be only a few percent
- -Most of the hardware is overkill unless you overclock/benchmark
