MSI Issues Warning on Unauthorized RTX 5090 Sales in China
MSI has publicly addressed speculation surrounding the GeForce RTX 5090’s presence in China, confirming that the flagship GPU has not been officially released in the region.
MSI stressed that it adheres strictly to NVIDIA’s regional authorization framework and complies with international trade regulations. The GeForce RTX 5090 is distributed only in the Americas, Europe, and selected Asia-Pacific markets.
For the Chinese market, MSI officially provides two localized variants—the GeForce RTX 5090 D and GeForce RTX 5090 D V2—which are specifically designed to meet domestic regulatory requirements.
- Any other model seen within China can be identified as a non-authorized product.
Unauthorized imports may have been modified, refurbished, or tampered with.
MSI warned consumers about the potential risks associated with gray-market hardware.
Author's summary: MSI warns of unauthorized RTX 5090 sales in China.