An unexpected incident has surfaced involving NVIDIA, where a consumer received a GeForce RTX 5080 that was inaccurately labeled as the “RTX 5090.”This raises serious concerns regarding the quality control measures in place at NVIDIA and their manufacturing partners.
Quality Control Concerns Arise After Mislabeling Incident of NVIDIA’s RTX Cards
The launch of NVIDIA’s RTX Blackwell GPUs has already faced criticism, and this latest mishap adds fuel to the fire. A Reddit user, known as @EssDee3D, reported receiving a GeForce RTX 5080 that was incorrectly marketed as the flagship RTX Blackwell model. Although the user anticipated receiving a superior graphics card, the product turned out to be the one he ordered, albeit mislabeled.
Can someone explain what happened here? Direct from Nvidia by u/EssDee3D in LinusTechTips
To document this unusual occurrence, the Reddit user uploaded a video where he tested the GPU using Windows and GPU-Z. His findings confirmed that the graphics card was, in fact, the RTX 5080 and not the supposed RTX 5090. The puzzling nature of this error stands out, particularly because NVIDIA has a reputation for stringent quality control protocols designed to prevent such errors from occurring. This incident might suggest a labeling error at the manufacturing stage rather than faults within NVIDIA itself.
While some users may consider these mislabeled units as potential “collector’s items, ”many others might hesitate, fearing the implications of the inaccurate branding. The confusion surrounding the label is likely to impact resale values, leaving potential buyers wary. It remains uncertain whether NVIDIA would allow for a replacement or return of the mislabelled unit, but it seems worthwhile for the user to explore this option. We are keen to follow up and see if this Redditor pursues an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) for the card.
The RTX Blackwell launch has faced challenges, particularly with limited availability, and current indications suggest that the situation won’t be improving anytime soon. As NVIDIA navigates these issues, enthusiasts will be keeping a close eye on any further developments.
For further details on this incident, you can visit our news source: Videocardz.
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