ASUS 800-Series Motherboards: A New Debate in the Hardware World
Mexico City – Attention, tech enthusiasts! 🚨 The news is spreading like wildfire: the new Q-Release Slim feature of Asus’s 800-series motherboards seems to be leaving a mark on graphics cards, specifically their pcie connections. Could convenience come at a price?
Launched in August 2024 for Asus 800 series AMD and Intel motherboards, the idea behind Q-Release Slim was simple: to make GPU removal easier. Though, reports point to possible wear and tear on the PCIe connectors of these cards. What a dilemma!
What exactly is happening? When removing or installing the GPU, a metal component inside the PCIe slot makes contact with the PCIe connector of the card, generating visible wear on the sides. But calm down! Even though this wear is evident, the gold-plated contacts of the GPU’s PCIe connector remain intact.This means that, in principle, the functionality and performance of the graphics card are not compromised.
“In our internal tests, after analyzing the minimum number of reported cases, we have not detected any damage to the motherboard or graphics card that affects its functionality or performance,” assured Asus in a statement. Good news, at least in this aspect!
Now… how often do you change your GPU? If you’re one of those who loves to experiment with overclocking or enjoy trying the latest technology, this wear could become a constant concern.
It’s important to know that all PCIe add-in devices can show signs of wear after approximately 60 installation and removal cycles. So be careful! Asus insists on the importance of following the GPU removal instructions to the letter.Prevention is better than cure!
But let’s not panic! Asus suggests methods to minimize this wear. Carefully review the manuals and proceed with caution. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact their support team.
For now, Asus has not announced any design changes to the Q-Release Slim mechanism. However, community feedback will be crucial for future modifications to their motherboard designs.
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