I'm worried about my 6900XT graphics card because it has a tiny piece missing from a golden pin on the PCB connector to the motherboard. I'm concerned this might cause issues, especially shorting out my motherboard. I've already consulted a repair shop, and they suggested that I should replace the entire PCB, which would cost me anywhere between $200 and $400. However, the damage seems so minor that I'm hesitant to spend that much. Will my graphics card still work as is, or do I really need to replace it?
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It really depends on which pin is missing, but generally, missing one pin shouldn't be a deal-breaker. Just make sure to cover the area with some tape to prevent any accidental shorting. Just keep in mind, if you're running at PCIe x16 and it drops to x8, you might see a slight performance dip, but if you're using PCIe 4.0, that impact is pretty minimal.
Ah, I see. If it's the ground pin on the B side, that could be a problem. Ground pins are important for stability, and if it's missing, it might not function as intended. You might need to consider returning it if it doesn't work properly.
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