Customer Ratings & Reviews

Got this at MSRP, and is great. Runs on the higher end of temps but at under 3 slots you're going to sacrifice cooling.

Most powerful gpu on market currently, performs like a BEAST

Coming from an ASUS ROG STRIX 4090 OC I got a 48% increase in score on Steel Nomad. Paired with a 9800X3D and Alienware - AW3225QF there is nothing that can touch the FPS I'm getting now. It's so tiny.

The ultimate gaming experience! Literally worth every penny I spent! If you are lucky enough to get one of these, it won't disappoint!

Love the 5090, It was a challenge to get it but i’m super happy with the price

Most powerfull GPU in the world.... what else do i say.

With the riding cost of all goods including GPUs, the price to performance isn't quite there if you already own a 40-series card. Add the potential fire risk due to the 12vhpwr connector and it really doesn't make sense. Skip this gen

The Founders Edition 5090 is hands-down the most impressive graphics card I’ve ever used. NVIDIA absolutely knocked it out of the park with this generation. From the moment I installed it, the performance jump was unbelievable — not just a small step up, but a massive leap over previous cards. Games that used to push my system are now running at ultra settings with buttery-smooth frame rates, even at 4K and higher. Ray tracing, DLSS, AI-powered features — everything feels faster, cleaner, and more responsive. It’s like the card doesn’t even break a sweat. Thermals and noise levels are also shockingly good for a GPU with this much power. The Founders Edition cooler does an incredible job; it stays cool under heavy load and is noticeably quieter than I expected. Build quality is premium, sleek, and solid — exactly what you’d want from a flagship FE card. Whether you're gaming, streaming, doing AI-assisted work, or pushing your PC with creative workloads, the 5090 FE is a beast that handles it all effortlessly. Yes, it’s a high-end investment — but the performance you get makes it worth every dollar. If you’re looking for the best of the best, the 5090 Founders Edition is truly unmatched. Highly recommended.

I finally pulled the trigger on the RTX 5090, and after a week of gaming, testing, and tinkering, here’s my honest take. First off—the card is small. The power draw is no joke either—my PSU was already beefy, but under load you can hear the fans ramp and feel the heat pouring out. It’s definitely not for a small build or a modest setup. That said, once I fired it up… wow. Games that were pushing my old 4090 to its limits now feel effortless. In 4K ultra, titles like Cyberpunk 2077 with full ray tracing and path tracing run smoother than I ever thought possible. The new DLSS 4 frame generation is kind of mind-blowing too—FPS basically doubles in supported games, and the AI interpolation is way cleaner than I expected. Outside of gaming, I tested some rendering and AI workloads, and the 32 GB of VRAM really shines. Big Blender scenes and AI models that used to chug now just eat up the memory and power through. For content creators or anyone dabbling in AI projects, that extra headroom is a game changer. But here’s the catch—it’s overkill for most people. It cost me around two grand, and unless you’re gaming in 4K+ or doing serious creative/AI work, you’ll never push this card anywhere near its limits. It’s also hot and power-hungry, so be ready with strong cooling and a beefy PSU. Would I recommend it? If you want the absolute best and don’t mind paying for it, yes—this thing is a monster. But if you’re just gaming at 1440p or even 4K without caring about max FPS, a 4080 or even 4070 Ti will save you a lot of money while still giving a fantastic experience. For me though, I love having the headroom. It feels like I future-proofed my rig for years, and right now, nothing else even comes close.

Awesome packaging, aesthetics, and performance. Impressively compact package considering the power. Fan noise is well tuned audibly and not nearly as annoying as other air-cooled cards I’ve owned. My first FE card and I now see why they are so coveted. I see others here comment on “value” which seems pretty silly to me. This is a luxury product. If you want the best, the 5090 is it. If you want value look down the product line. Highly recommended.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition is an absolute powerhouse, and Best Buy made it possible for me to finally own one! As a Total Tech Member, I had priority access and alerts that gave me the edge in securing this hard-to-find card. The build is stunning—premium materials, flawless engineering, and whisper-quiet cooling even under intense gaming or rendering sessions. Performance is unmatched, pushing 4K max settings with ease, ray tracing that feels lifelike, and DLSS 4 that’s pure magic. Best Buy’s team guided me through the purchase process, answered my questions, and ensured my order arrived safely and fast. For both gamers and creators, this GPU is a dream come true—and Best Buy made that dream a reality.

To be honest, trying to actually buy one took forever, but it's a top tier card. Full pass through design on the fans and the liquid metal on the gpu die means it runs cool at stock settings under full load in 4k. For the price vs other 5090 models, this is the one to get. Compared to my older 3090 it's over double the performance and runs quieter. I'm using an old psu and running the included adapter and it's been fantastic, though a bit cluttered. I'd reccomend getting a psu with a dedicated 12v 2x6 power connector. Overall, if you want "the" high end card and don't want to pay the Asus or Msi markup, do your best to snag one of these.

Upgraded to the RTX 5090 and it’s been a game-changer. Every game I throw at it runs flawlessly at 4K ultra settings with crazy high frame rates. Temps stay cool thanks to the improved cooling design, and it's surprisingly quiet under load. Perfect for both gaming and creative work like 3D rendering and video editing. Pricey, but you’re paying for top-tier performance that’ll stay relevant for years. If you want the best of the best, this is it.

The 5090 is a powerful, dependable machine built for serious tasks. It runs smoothly under pressure and stays cool. Compact design, quiet operation, and solid performance make it a great choice.

I've gotten to test every generation of Founders Edition card from NVIDIA since the 1080ti. This is the best built founders edition card so far. It is absolutly amazing that NVIDIA can make this card only 2 slots while having zero thermal issues. My card sits around 80C core in gaming and the memory is closer to 100C, both well below the thermal throttle limit. If I just raise the fans to 50% then is sits closer to 75C. This thing is absolutely amazing. No issues no issues with coil whine or melting power connector. It's just the best 5090 out there (minus maybe the Astral)

The Nvidia GTX 5090 Founders Edition was the only version of this card I seriously considered due to the huge price gap between it and the third-party models. It performs extremely well in my setup, which runs an AMD 9800X3D CPU, and I’ve seen a clear improvement over the 5080 I previously had. My frame rates have jumped significantly, reaching between 200 and 300 FPS depending on the game, which pairs perfectly with my new high-refresh-rate display. The design and build quality of the Founders Edition are top-notch, and installation was smooth. That said, I don’t do rendering or video editing, so I’m still on the fence about whether the premium price is truly justified for gaming alone. It’s definitely overkill for most current titles, but I feel confident I’m future-proofed for a long time. If you can get your hands on the Founders Edition at retail, I say go for it, because everything else on the market right now feels overpriced by comparison

Gaming on my RTX 3090 has been okay to abysmal on both 1440p (on monitor) and 4k (OLED TV with HDMI 2.1). With massive boost in performance from this extremely limited and hard to get (at the time of this review) video card as this, I’m very happy I waited out long enough and race to get one for myself. Streaming for my friends privately has also been very pleasant since the latest NVENC stuff has been generous when streaming and recording stuff. VRAM is very wild to me too, so I’m hoping I can try and see if I can push its limits, especially with my newly upgraded power supply for the unique PCIE 5.0 power connector it got going on for some overlocking performance. I haven’t had any issues as far as I noticed to this day with ROPs (verified and I’m GTG) and with normal temperatures and voltages on my power cable to my RTX 5090 too (also verified). Really though, the only con to me after having this video card paired up with my 64GB of RAM and 7800x3d CPU is just the cost, it is a wallet killer for sure and be needing lots of savings to get this really. Lastly, would I recommend this to anyone? Very hard to say because its use is meant for extreme end of things but also not trying to destroy people’s wallets depending where they’re upgrading from.

The best GPU money can buy. Period. I've been using my 5090 for about a month now no issues what so ever and the FE model is surprisingly very cool. As long as you have good airflow in the case, the fans rarely run at more than 30%, never hear them. Also little to no coil whine on my card. Perfect match for my 240hz 34" UW OLED monitor. Basically set the in-game settings to high and go play. No more tinkering with settings trying to find that perfect balance. Excellent card if your budget allows.

Walked into the store and ordered it on July 4th. Got it on the 12th. No melting cable and no coil whine. I had a 5090 Zotac that was 2.8k usd a few months ago, but returned it. I love the 5090FE because its lighter and smaller. I bought it mostly to render 3d animations and some gaming. I had a 4080 and the 5090 cuts rendering time about 50%-80%. Alsothat 32GB of VRAM is very nice for both rendering/modeling and for gaming. It should be easier to get now.. prices for AIB is also falling so demand is going down. If you can get an FE, get it!

Love the build quality, size, and performance. RTX ON!