GPU, ASUS and PCIe

Asus says don’t worry about GPUs scratched by Q-Release PCIe slots
If you just spent almost $3,000 on a new graphics card, plus several hundred more for a fancy new motherboard to take advantage of it, the last thing you want to hear is that the latter could damage the former.
ASUS Blames Damaged GPUs On User Error, Offers Guidance On Q-Release
The Q-Release Slim mechanism on several ASUS motherboards makes it easy to remove a graphics card, just be sure you're doing it correctly.
Asus' Q-Release Slim is reportedly damaging some GPU PCIe connectors
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Asus’ Q-Release Slim motherboards can scratch GPU connectors
Getting a graphics card in and out of a motherboard can be a hassle, especially now that they’re the approximate size, shape, and weight of a cinderblock. Asus tried to make things easier with its Q-Release system on 800-series motherboards, but it’s proving problematic — apparently, it’s scratching cards as they go in and out of the PCIe slot.
ASUS Outs Statement on their ASUS Q-Release Slim GPU Mechanism
Granted, it's a poor design. I have this on the X870E Hero board, and the latch is so hard to reach that you can easily make a mistake. ASUS has provided clarification about its Q-Release Slim feature,
Asus admits its new motherboard can scrap your GPU, but it won’t cause damage
Asus claims there should be no concerns over functionality or performance when it comes to its new GPU connector.
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This Asus motherboard feature could damage your GPU, but the company denies it
Asus has addressed multiple reports that its new quick-release motherboards are damaging graphics cards, saying it's not ...
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ASUS GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080 launch pricing is here: ROG Astral PC RTX 5090 costs $3099
ASUS reveals its launch pricing for NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 + RTX 5080: PRIME RTX 5080 costs $999, ROG Astral LC RTX ...
Asus says its easy-peasy PCIe slot causes 'no damage that would affect functionality' following claims of excessive wear, but says it'll cover any damage
Following its own testing and evaluation of an "extremely small number of cases reported", Asus says it does not expect any ...
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ASUS unveils RTX 5090 prices with a 50% premium on some models
With NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 launch right around the corner, ASUS has officially revealed the pricing for its lineup of RTX 5090 graphics cards, and the numbers ...