French electronics retailer LDLC recently put on the shelves a batch of faulty versions of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards, priced at 1,499 to 1,699 euros (approximately 11,962-13,558 yuan), and clearly stated that they will not be returned or exchanged after sale.The two currently on the shelves are ASUS RTX 5090 TUF Gaming (1,499 euros) and MSI RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC (1,699 euros).
For reference, the starting price of the new RTX 5090 from the same retailer is 3,249 euros, and the price of the new RTX 5080 happens to be in the range of 1,499 to 1,699 euros. In other words, a completely unusable faulty 5090 is priced the same as a brand new 5080.
LDLC clearly states on the product page that these graphics cards are "non-functional products" and the cause of damage is physical damage caused during logistics and transportation, which may include PCB breakage, impact deformation, etc.
However, the merchant also confirmed that all core components of the graphics card (GPU, video memory, VRM power supply, etc.) are intact, tested normally before being damaged, and have not been disassembled.
The after-sales terms are even more stringent. Since the goods have been clearly marked as non-functional products, no returns or refunds will be accepted after purchase. LDLC stated that such products are only for professionals with repair capabilities or component recycling needs.
In fact, this type of defective graphics card can also be found in the domestic market, and the price is usually much lower, but there is often a risk that the core components have been removed. The GPU chip and video memory particles may have been removed, and buyers need to identify themselves.