NVIDIA Kills the Power: Driver Update Locks Down RTX 5000 Overclocking Exploits
The brief window for pushing the RTX 5090 past its factory limits has closed as NVIDIA issues a stern driver-level patch to restrict unauthorized power adjustments.
By Blip Tech
1 min read
A recent driver update from NVIDIA has officially blocked the use of open-source overclocking tools like mVolt+, which had previously bypassed factory-set power limits on the GeForce RTX 5000-series graphics cards. Before this patch, users were able to push hardware like the flagship RTX 5090 to draw an additional 125W of power, resulting in significantly higher core clocks and performance gains. This move by NVIDIA restricts enthusiasts' ability to manipulate voltage and power consumption, likely due to concerns over hardware longevity, thermal density, and the stability of PCB components under extreme power loads.
