https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rog-astral-rtx-5090-reportedly-leaves-heat-marks-on-asus-proart-x870e-motherboardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rog-astral-rtx-5090-reportedly-leaves-heat-marks-on-asus-proart-x870e-motherboardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rog-astral-rtx-5090-reportedly-leaves-heat-marks-on-asus-proart-x870e-motherboard#u9619Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:17:07 +0000An ROG Astral RTX 5090 reportedly caused permanent discoloration and heat marks on an ASUS ProArt X870E motherboard. The damage appeared on the PCH heatsink after six months of use. Reports suggest the GPU generated excessive heat leading to this thermal marking.What's confirmed:An ROG Astral RTX 5090 left thermal marks on an ASUS ProArt X870E motherboard.The discoloration occurred on the motherboard heatsink after six months of use.Still unconfirmed:Heat may not be the only explanation for the discoloration.Another incident with the generation has occurred.