PCIe Interface Damaged: The RTX 5090, Priced at 20,000 Yuan, Becomes Useless Instantly; NVIDIA Consents to a Free Replacement
2025-11-05 / Read about 0 minute
Author:小编   

Renowned hardware repair blogger, NorthridgeFix, recently highlighted a distinctive design feature of NVIDIA's RTX 5090 FE reference graphics card. In this design, the PCIe interface and video output interface are positioned separately on a daughter card. The main printed circuit board (PCB) is situated at the heart of the heatsink and is connected to the daughter card through a flexible PCB. While this layout offers a compact solution, it leads to delicate internal connections. Specifically, the miniature PCIe connector located on the reverse side of the graphics card is notably small and intricately structured. To properly observe its densely packed pins, one would need the aid of a microscope. This makes the connector highly susceptible to damage during the disassembly process. Should this connector sustain any damage, the graphics card becomes irreparable due to the unavailability of replacement parts, ultimately rendering it useless and fit only for scrapping. NorthridgeFix strongly cautions gamers against disassembling the RTX 5090 FE should they decide to purchase it.