Top model 5090 version.
Top model 5090 version.
The suggested price should be around $2K; lower tier AIB cards should sit between $2.2 and $2.4K. Anything higher doesn't justify the cost, as today's pricing seems illogical.
It seems you're comparing different GPU models, especially focusing on ease of repasting or ziptie fans. The 5090 looks like a 4090 Ti version, while the newer generation has improved power connectors. You mentioned you prefer not to deal with FE or AIO options and are curious about whether the 12VHPWR connector will be phased out soon.
It should be noted that for NVIDIA, "is" is usually correct, though "should" often appears in recommendations. The 4090 had a 1600 msRBP, settling around 2K at about 2100–2250 MHz. I don’t see it dropping below 2.4K, though I’d be open to being wrong on that point.
It doesn't damage the cables and it's not shorter than expected :p.
Technically it could work, though it's not what most people expect.
You're wondering why you're considering a 5090 when you haven't used a PC before. It's understandable—why not invest in a great mid-range machine that covers all your needs at a lower cost? Ahh, now it makes sense.