A scandal has erupted after photos of RTX 5090 graphics cards, reportedly assembled on the street in a Chinese city, went viral. Hundreds of fully functional cards have entered the local market despite US export bans. The images primarily show ZOTAC and PNY models, with MSI models appearing rarely.
The editorial office reports that MSI has issued an official statement, stating they have no involvement in the supply. The company emphasized that only RTX 5090 D and D V2 models are officially delivered to China, and the appearance of "full" cards is due to unofficial distributors.
Fully functional RTX 5090s are in high demand for gamers and artificial intelligence laboratories. MSI has warned that "secret" cards are not covered by official warranty and technical support, and the cards may have been modified before sale.