Hey everyone! I just bought a ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF, and I have a bit of a concern. When I unboxed it, I noticed one side of the backplate is higher than the other, making the card look slightly bent. I've installed it, and though it runs, I'm experiencing issues. While gaming, my screen has occasionally gone black and then returned with visual glitches, plus I'm facing heavy stuttering in games where the GPU should perform well. Is this bending normal for this model, or is it a red flag? Should I consider returning it for a replacement? I would share photos, but I'm not sure how.
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That definitely doesn’t seem normal. Since you're already facing problems, I’d strongly suggest returning it.
You can upload images to Imgur and share the link here. But honestly, if you're experiencing those kinds of issues, I'd recommend returning it for a replacement.
A bent GPU isn't normal. Have you checked the temperatures while gaming? It might be that the cooler isn't making proper contact with the chip, which could cause issues.
Thank you!! Here are some pictures we took. [https://imgur.com/a/05n9LFV](https://imgur.com/a/05n9LFV)