Retailer LDLC is currently selling defective Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards in Europe. The inventory includes specific models from Asus and MSI that have sustained damage during transit or at the customer premises. These units are available through the retailer's online store and on eBay. The sale represents a significant discount compared to the standard retail price of over 3,300 euros.
The available models include the Asus GeForce RTX 5090 TUF Gaming priced at 1499 EUR. This listing corresponds to an approximate value of 1,750 USD. The retailer also offers the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC for 1699 EUR. This second option equates to roughly 1,990 USD. Both prices reflect the compromised condition of the hardware.
Retailer offers damaged Asus and MSI cards at half price
LDLC states that the graphics cards are complete and functional prior to the damage occurring. The retailer claims the GPU and memory components remain intact in all units. However, LDLC has not dismantled the cards to verify this claim. Consequently, it is impossible to estimate before purchase whether a repair can be carried out successfully. Buyers must accept the risk that the cards may not be fully operational.
All sales of these defective units are final with no returns or refunds permitted. This policy applies to both the online store listings and the items available on eBay. The retailer attributes the damage to transportation issues or customer premises incidents. Customers purchasing these cards do so with full knowledge of the potential defects and the lack of warranty coverage.
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