Asus' Q-Release Slim feature is reportedly damaging some GPU PCIe connectors

Users have reported that Asus' Q-Release Slim mechanism is scraping off their GPU's PCIe connectors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-q-release-slim-feature-is-reportedly-damaging-some-gpu-pcie-connectors

Creată 8h | 24 ian. 2025, 14:20:09


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