Asus Addresses Concerns Over Q-Release Slim Mechanism Causing GPU Wear

The company maintains that the feature does not impact GPU functionality despite reports of cosmetic damage to PCIe connectors.

Asus's Q-Release Slim mechanism, designed for easier GPU removal on 800-series motherboards, has been reported to cause visible wear on PCIe connectors.
The company asserts that internal testing found no damage affecting GPU or motherboard functionality, even in reported cases of scraping.
Asus acknowledges that signs of wear may appear after repeated GPU insertions and removals, a common occurrence with PCIe add-in cards over time.
Users are advised to follow official removal guidelines to minimize wear, and Asus offers customer service support for specific concerns or abnormalities.
No design revisions for the Q-Release Slim mechanism have been announced, but Asus indicates that community feedback could influence future updates.