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MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Series Confirmed at CES With AIO Cooling and Front Display

Award materials highlight an overclocking focus, with final TGP and variant details to come at MSI’s CES reveal.

Overview

  • An official CES Innovation Awards listing names the GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Series and shows an integrated AIO design with a large multifunction front display.
  • The listing specifies two power connectors rated for a combined capacity up to 1600W, while the card’s actual board power remains unspecified.
  • The Lightning Series entry received a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree recognition from the event organizer.
  • HWBOT uploads by oc_windforce and Lucky_n00b depict a PCB-only sample using dual 12V-2×6 connectors and a high-phase VRM intended for extreme overclocking.
  • Some reports speculate on a 600–800W TGP, a likely 360mm radiator, and possible air-cooled variants, but these details have not been confirmed by MSI.