# NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs Repurposed for AI Servers

October 24, 2026 at 08:48 AM

> Technicians in China are dismantling RTX 5090 cards to harvest chips and GDDR7 memory for high-density AI server deployments.

A large inventory of **NVIDIA** **GeForce RTX 5090** GPUs has been discovered in a Chinese factory, according to a video shared by **HKEPC**. Technicians are reportedly dismantling these cards, including Founders Edition and **ROG Astral** models, to repurpose components.

The process involves removing the GPU chip and 32 GB of **GDDR7** memory from the original boards. These components are then installed onto custom PCBs featuring dual-slot blower-style coolers, specifically designed for deployment within high-density AI servers.

This conversion trend highlights the intense demand for AI hardware despite the ROG Astral model's $10,000 price tag. While these cards are being stripped for parts, NVIDIA recently refuted rumors that the RTX 5090 series has been discontinued globally.


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