Attention, Nvidia GPU users — you need to be wary of riser cable setups, especially when using an RTX 5090
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As GPUs push power and thermal envelopes, seemingly minor integration choices—like riser cables—become real reliability and safety risks. Data center and workstation builders should revisit mechanical and power design assumptions, not just firmware and drivers.
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