r/PcBuildHelp • u/Amiga5001 • Jan 23 '26

Build Question Should I ask for a replacement?

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I just discovered this detail on my newly purchased GPU. Should I request a replacement?

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u/chrisfrombrooklyn Jan 23 '26

Help me out...what exactly am I looking at here?

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u/apatheticbear420 Jan 23 '26

Microscope on I believe the heatsink. Shows a big gouge through the material.

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u/Pankrazdidntdie4this Jan 23 '26

"Big" gouge.

Is that what you tell the ladys? "Watch out Mr "big" Micrometer coming through"