In a recent demo, overclocker Jonathan tested MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning Z and faced a major setback. Priced at $5,000, this GPU is built for extreme performance but cracked during an overclocking attempt with a risky 2,500 W BIOS. The failure stemmed from an unsafe voltage level that caused serious thermal shock. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks that come with pushing high-end tech to its limits. Is extreme overclocking worth the potential for disaster?

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