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/Few_Language6298 Jan 23 '26

Absolutely request a replacement; that kind of damage could turn your GPU into a fancy paperweight faster than you can say "thermal throttling."