Leaked video exposes how industrial-scale Chinese factories are dismantling RTX 5090s by the thousands to fuel AI servers
Tom's Hardware reports on a leaked video documenting industrial-scale GPU recycling in China, where RTX 5090 graphics cards are systematically dismantled by the thousands. The salvaged components are repurposed for AI server construction, illustrating the economic incentives and supply chain practices emerging around high-end GPU procurement for AI infrastructure.
Key points
- Thousands of RTX 5090 graphics cards sourced and disassembled in Chinese facilities
- Components recycled and repurposed for AI server builds
- Reflects cost pressures in AI infrastructure and supply chain dynamics
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