What happens when you equip a computer setup with not one, but four of the most powerful GPUs on the market? One Reddit user is finding out, with a rig so intense it could be the most extravagant way to run Microsoft Paint ever seen. Yet, while it’s a marvel to behold, its survival might be short-lived.
Astonishing Quad GeForce RTX 5090 Build
A Redditor by the name of u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 has shared images of an extraordinary battlestation packed with four ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs. This setup completely fills the case, likely resting on an Intel Xeon platform. The clever use of PCIe 5.0 riser cables allows the GPUs to occupy a second chamber, ensuring adequate space and airflow for the motherboard and CPU’s AIO cooling system. Despite this meticulous planning, the GPUs dominate almost 75% of the case, leaving just enough room for the PSU.
The Power Behind the Beast
The GeForce RTX 5090 cards, each nearly four slots wide, demand the entire area of an additional chamber for installation. Although the user hasn’t disclosed the purpose behind this powerful configuration, it’s unlikely for gaming and is presumably meant for demanding AI tasks. Surprisingly, the PSU choice seems inadequate, given the GeForce RTX 5090 can draw up to 600W at peak performance. These GPUs combined could potentially require a 3000W PSU, yet only a “2400W” PSU is used in this setup.
Risk and Investment
Each premium ROG Astral RTX 5090 comes in at about $3,300, making the GPU cost alone close to $13,000. Concerns loom over the potential melting of all four 16-pin connectors, which could spell disaster for this expensive machine at any moment. Hopefully, the builder is closely following manufacturer guidelines to ensure the longevity of this impressive yet risky setup.
