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Micro Center requires ID and no-export pledge for RTX 5090 purchases
Key points
- Micro Center now requires ID and a no-export form for RTX 5090 sales.
- The form collects personal data and states no export is allowed.
- This policy aligns with recent U.S. export bans on high-end GPUs.
- The effectiveness of the form in preventing smuggling is unclear.
New Purchase Requirements for RTX 5090
A customer at Micro Center in Tustin, California, reported being required to sign an "Advanced Computing Product Purchaser Declaration" form to buy an RTX 5090 GPU. The form mandates providing a full legal name, address, government-issued photo ID, phone, email, intended end user, location of installation, and end use of the product.
Export Prohibition Clause
The declaration explicitly states, "NO EXPORT - NO EXCEPTIONS," prohibiting the purchaser from exporting, re-exporting, reselling, transferring, or otherwise causing the product to leave the United States. While Micro Center has not publicly commented on the reason for this new requirement, some customers noted they had not encountered it previously.
Context of GPU Export Restrictions
This policy emerges amidst increased U.S. government enforcement of export bans on high-processing-power GPUs, such as the RTX 4090 and higher, to countries like China. These bans were initially implemented in November 2023. Recent actions include arrests related to alleged illicit shipments of Nvidia hardware to China.
Potential Impact and Effectiveness
The effectiveness of these forms in preventing the smuggling of RTX 5090 GPUs is uncertain, as the forms do not record the serial number of the purchased GPU. The policy may serve as a deterrent for individuals who buy high-end equipment for immediate resale or illegal export, rather than for personal use.
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Reporting from
Micro Center is requiring customers purchasing an RTX 5090 GPU to provide photo identification and sign a declaration form prohibiting its export from the United States. This new policy follows recent U.S. government efforts to prevent the illicit export of high-end GPUs, particularly to China.