[SOLVED] Scratched pcie connectors 5700 XT

[cykelman]

Hi, I just recently built a new computer and now today when I went to check my gpu I saw that some of the PCIE connectors were scratched.
I have tested my pc and it runs fine, but is this something a should be worried about?

Will it cause problems in the future?
I still have time to exchange the GPU if so.

 

[richiestang_78]

Should be fine, doesn't look like any of the connectors are bridged so there is no risk of a short. And a short really would be your only potential for damaging anything.

Did you receive the card with this damage out of the box? If so you could probably get it replaced.

 

[DSzymborski]

Hi, I just recently built a new computer and now today when I went to check my gpu I saw that some of the PCIE connectors were scratched.
I have tested my pc and it runs fine, but is this something a should be worried about?

Will it cause problems in the future?
I still have time to exchange the GPU if so.

It's nothing worth worrying about. If it works, it's fine and if the scratches caused it to not work, it would be physical damage not covered by warranty.

 

[cykelman]

Good to hear, quite a relief. Was worried that even if it worked fine now, it could affect it later.
If that isn't the case, then no worries right?

 

[DSzymborski]

Good to hear, quite a relief. Was worried that even if it worked fine now, it could affect it later.
If that isn't the case, then no worries right?

It seems unlikely. You don't want to lose the metal, but some light scratches really shouldn't do anything. They're just helping to conduct the electricity. Now, if you're going to take the GPU in and out a lot, I'd make sure and be extra careful, but if that were my GPU, I wouldn't lose a second of sleep over this.