Core Specifications
Based on official MSI specs and retail listings:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 21,760 CUDA cores, powered by the Blackwell architecture. Wikipedia+15MSI+15MSI Store+15MSI+4Amazon India+4oasisitstore.in+4
Memory: 32 GB GDDR7 at 28 Gbps on a 512‑bit interface, delivering around 896 GB/s bandwidth. Altex Computers & Electronics
Clock Speeds:
Extreme Performance Mode (via MSI Center): 2,497 MHz
Boost Clock (Gaming/Silent Mode): 2,482 MHz Reddit+12MSI+12MSI Store+12MSI+3Amazon India+3Altex Computers & Electronics+3
Thermal Design: TRI FROZR 4 with STORMFORCE fans (claw-textured blades), nickel-plated copper baseplate, Core Pipes, Wave Curved 4.0 fins, and Air Antegrade Fin 2.0; supports Dual-BIOS (Gaming/Silent). techpowerup.com+7MSI+7oasisitstore.in+7
🛠️ Physical & Power Details
Dimensions & Weight: Approximately 359 × 149 × 70 mm, ~3.1-slot width; weight ~2.12 kg (card), ~2.74 kg (packaged). MSI+5oasisitstore.in+5Altex Computers & Electronics+5
Power Requirements:
Rated TDP ≈ 575 W
Requires one 16‑pin PCIe connector
Recommended PSU: 1,000 W minimum. Amazon India+15MSI+15Altex Computers & Electronics+15MSI Store+5techpowerup.com+5Creativeinext+5
Display Outputs: 3× DisplayPort 2.1b, 1× HDMI 2.1b; capable of up to 4 displays, 8K @ 60 Hz, or 4K @ 480 Hz with DSC G‑SYNC/VRR support. MSI Store+7MSI+7oasisitstore.in+7
🛡️ Warranty & Support
Warranty Period: Standard 3‑year limited hardware warranty from purchase, valid globally, including India. MSI StoreAccelerator
Coverage includes manufacturing defects under normal use; MSI may repair or replace at its discretion. Misuse, third‑party modifications, environmental damage, or software faults are excluded (firmware defects typically covered).
Registration advised via MSI India support portal to activate warranty, locate service centers (e.g. Kolkata), and enable RMA options. Maintain your invoice, serial number, original packaging, and any support communication. MSI StoreAccelerator
💬 Community Feedback & Real‑World Insights
Stability & Driver/VBIOS Issues
Many early users of the Gaming Trio OC variant encountered black screen crashes or system lockups, especially at refresh rates above 60 Hz. These were largely addressed with a VBIOS update via MSI Center, eliminating the need for aggressive undervolting or BIOS downgrades. MSI+15Reddit+15Reddit+15
Some reported that only by reverting to older drivers or manually tweaking voltages (e.g. –400 MHz core clock, 70–80% power limit) could they stabilize their GPU. Reddit
Thermal & Acoustic Performance
Typical full-load temps ranged from 76–81 °C at low fan speeds (e.g. 30%), and 60–67 °C at higher fan speeds. Community members using Gaming BIOS noted that Silent mode offered generally quieter noise levels. Reddit
At least some users have consistently run the card at ~3 GHz boost, drawing ~580 W and remaining under 70 °C temperatures with stable operation. Reddit
Build & Quality Concerns
One owner reported a fan rubbing due to poor QC that led to RMA. Others noted a general trend of cards requiring RMA due to brush-by manufacturing faults—making timely testing and RMA decisions important. Reddit
✅ Summary Table
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| GPU & Cores | RTX 5090 with 21,760 CUDA cores |
| Memory | 32 GB GDDR7 @ 28 Gbps, 512-bit (~896 GB/s) |
| Clock Speeds | 2,497 MHz (EP Mode); 2,482 MHz Boost (Gaming/Silent) |
| Cooling & Design | TRI FROZR 4, STORMFORCE fans, Core Pipes, Dual-BIOS |
| Dimensions | ~359 × 149 × 70 mm (~3.1 slots); ~2.12 kg |
| Power & PSU | 575 W TDP; 1×16-pin PCIe connector; PSU ≥ 1,000 W |
| Outputs | 3× DP 2.1b + 1× HDMI 2.1b; up to 4 monitors, 8K @ 60 Hz |
| Software | MSI Afterburner, MSI Center |
| Warranty | 3-year limited hardware warranty; registration recommended |
🧭 Best Practices for Buyers in India (Kolkata Context)
Register your GPU promptly via MSI India support portal or MSI Center for warranty activation.
Check product immediately after installation—use VBIOS update if available.
Keep documentation: invoice, serial number, packaging, and communication logs.
Install MSI Center & Afterburner: update BIOS, adjust modes, and monitor temps/power.
Monitor performance & stability: run benchmarks at >60 Hz; if crashes occur, try updating VBIOS or undervolting.
Ensure proper cooling: due to high TDP, ensure strong airflow or consider undervolting to reduce temps and noise.
