Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today we are checking out what is undoubtedly the most insane graphics card to pass through the KitGuru labs – MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning Z. Not only is it cooled with a 360mm AIO, but MSI says it's the world's first graphics card with an 8in LCD screen, while it also offers an Extreme BIOS that is rated for up to 1000W. That’s only scratching the surface of what this card has up its sleeve, though, so let’s dive in and take a closer look at this beast of a GPU...
Check it out on Scan here [NOT AFFILIATE LINK]: https://msi.gm/KitguruScan5090Lightning
Or on OCUK here: https://msi.gm/KitguruOCUK5090Lightning
00:00 Intro
00:44 Pricing and key info
01:34 Unboxing and first impressions
02:20 Design features
03:32 PCB and cooler details
04:38 Screen close-up
05:39 Test setup
06:13 Clock speed and game benchmarks
07:01 Thermals + acoustics
08:27 Power draw - we hit 1076W!
10:27 Current readings + thermal imaging
11:04 Manual overclocking
11:40 Closing thoughts
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#msi #5090lightning #rtx5090 #1000w #GPU
Today we are checking out what is undoubtedly the most insane graphics card to pass through the KitGuru labs – MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning Z. Not only is it cooled with a 360mm AIO, but MSI says it's the world's first graphics card with an 8in LCD screen, while it also offers an Extreme BIOS that is rated for up to 1000W. That’s only scratching the surface of what this card has up its sleeve, though, so let’s dive in and take a closer look at this beast of a GPU...
Check it out on Scan here [NOT AFFILIATE LINK]: https://msi.gm/KitguruScan5090Lightning
Or on OCUK here: https://msi.gm/KitguruOCUK5090Lightning
00:00 Intro
00:44 Pricing and key info
01:34 Unboxing and first impressions
02:20 Design features
03:32 PCB and cooler details
04:38 Screen close-up
05:39 Test setup
06:13 Clock speed and game benchmarks
07:01 Thermals + acoustics
08:27 Power draw - we hit 1076W!
10:27 Current readings + thermal imaging
11:04 Manual overclocking
11:40 Closing thoughts
Be sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: bit.ly/2BopnF9
We never offer affiliate links or take percentages of product sales. If we say the product is good or bad we mean it. Our Editor in chief wrote about why you should value this and how the industry is rife with fake reviews from 'influencers' - read here bit.ly/3pXzaw4
Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk
Discord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWY
Steam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficial
Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.net
Visit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en
#msi #5090lightning #rtx5090 #1000w #GPU
