Is it safe to buy a used video card? - Ask a PC Expert
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Date: 2022-03-15
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Wyatt
-Graphics cards have a lot of moving parts-
What? No they don't. They have two fans, that's it.
-there's a lot of risk-
yet you can't explain said risk? Mind you if you are buying MSI, ASUS, or EVGA the warranty transfers over to you, so in fact the risk is the same as any new card. Nvidia cards aren't even that much at risk for being used for mining. That was mostly an AMD thing, people only started using Nvidia when AMD cards were completely out of stock so there is a much smaller fraction of Nvidia cards that were even used for mining. No that all mined on cards are bad either. I've purchased multiple mining cards myself over the years. Got two RX 580s last christmas for $100 each.
Is there a chance that a used card has issues? Yes and that's why you buy on eBay. Easy returns for the first 30 days. If you want more then that look for a card with a warranty remaining, as good as new if something happens.
I definitely feel like neither Brad nor Gordon purchase used because they -feel- like it's risky and because of that they don't have experience on the topic. You should not comment on topics you are not experienced and pose as an expert. No one in this video even purchases used cards, let alone what I'd call an expert.
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-Graphics cards have a lot of moving parts-
What? No they don't. They have two fans, that's it.
-there's a lot of risk-
yet you can't explain said risk? Mind you if you are buying MSI, ASUS, or EVGA the warranty transfers over to you, so in fact the risk is the same as any new card. Nvidia cards aren't even that much at risk for being used for mining. That was mostly an AMD thing, people only started using Nvidia when AMD cards were completely out of stock so there is a much smaller fraction of Nvidia cards that were even used for mining. No that all mined on cards are bad either. I've purchased multiple mining cards myself over the years. Got two RX 580s last christmas for $100 each.
Is there a chance that a used card has issues? Yes and that's why you buy on eBay. Easy returns for the first 30 days. If you want more then that look for a card with a warranty remaining, as good as new if something happens.
I definitely feel like neither Brad nor Gordon purchase used because they -feel- like it's risky and because of that they don't have experience on the topic. You should not comment on topics you are not experienced and pose as an expert. No one in this video even purchases used cards, let alone what I'd call an expert.
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Juno
Not really sure what he means by riddenn hard. Many people are still rocking old overclocked Intel CPUs, many of which operate at a constant voltage, usually the mother board fails before the actual CPU in most these situations. Most people who do a quick and dirty overclock on there GPUs don't even touch voltage.
Is he implying that GPUs are just inferior silicone to CPUs?
Just seems like a deer in the headlights response, I don't really know, nor do I have data to backup my speculation so let me err on the side of caution.
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Not really sure what he means by riddenn hard. Many people are still rocking old overclocked Intel CPUs, many of which operate at a constant voltage, usually the mother board fails before the actual CPU in most these situations. Most people who do a quick and dirty overclock on there GPUs don't even touch voltage.
Is he implying that GPUs are just inferior silicone to CPUs?
Just seems like a deer in the headlights response, I don't really know, nor do I have data to backup my speculation so let me err on the side of caution.
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adam
In Canada full warranties are transferable. If there is a deductible or maintenance fee, you will still have to pay that. Full warranties can cover accidents and any sort of malfunction outside of normal operating. I mean. I have bought both new and used GPU's and have been happy either way. My friend has only bought new and has RMA'd two cards at this point. It really is sort of -buyer beware- regardless of cost/risk. That being said, if a card is out of warranty, expect a heavy discount.
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In Canada full warranties are transferable. If there is a deductible or maintenance fee, you will still have to pay that. Full warranties can cover accidents and any sort of malfunction outside of normal operating. I mean. I have bought both new and used GPU's and have been happy either way. My friend has only bought new and has RMA'd two cards at this point. It really is sort of -buyer beware- regardless of cost/risk. That being said, if a card is out of warranty, expect a heavy discount.
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Rami
Wut? If you got assurance written by seller, why the heck not. Especially if you source it from local enthusiasts forums, they're all good and dandy stuff.
I'm building a PC per month just for fun for the past two years and only once a GPU wasn't good - miner's card! But it had receipt and warranty, got a new one! That's around 20 graphics cards I bought and every time half price than new ones.
Brad is no no for recycling, maintaining, sharing PC love.
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Wut? If you got assurance written by seller, why the heck not. Especially if you source it from local enthusiasts forums, they're all good and dandy stuff.
I'm building a PC per month just for fun for the past two years and only once a GPU wasn't good - miner's card! But it had receipt and warranty, got a new one! That's around 20 graphics cards I bought and every time half price than new ones.
Brad is no no for recycling, maintaining, sharing PC love.
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Cyber
I bought a used Gtx 1080 for $200 last year and the guy had a -broken- hybrid cooled 1080ti so he sold it to me for $20. Yes it looked like he had no idea what he had cuz he said it was his brothers. The broken one has 2 years of warranty so I sent it in and got it fixed (Evga cards have 3 years warranty and it transfers over even if you bought it used)
In the end I got 1080 and 1080ti hybrid for $220 -
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I bought a used Gtx 1080 for $200 last year and the guy had a -broken- hybrid cooled 1080ti so he sold it to me for $20. Yes it looked like he had no idea what he had cuz he said it was his brothers. The broken one has 2 years of warranty so I sent it in and got it fixed (Evga cards have 3 years warranty and it transfers over even if you bought it used)
In the end I got 1080 and 1080ti hybrid for $220 -
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Mightyunit
I have bought many used and many new. Available budget has a lot to do with what I will consider. Used can make a lot of sense if you have a small budget IMO. Buying a NEW low end GPU is generally a poor idea and I would almost always consider a last gen mid range or higher GPU for the same money. I would suggest looking out for used cards that still have a remaining manufacturers warranty. Cheers!
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I have bought many used and many new. Available budget has a lot to do with what I will consider. Used can make a lot of sense if you have a small budget IMO. Buying a NEW low end GPU is generally a poor idea and I would almost always consider a last gen mid range or higher GPU for the same money. I would suggest looking out for used cards that still have a remaining manufacturers warranty. Cheers!
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Sam
I have bought new and used. Used can save you some money. I bought both of my 970's used. One was perfect, the other throttled and had temp spikes (think that may be way the seller sold it. I think the cooler had come loose a little because the screws seemed a little loose when I went to re-paste the cooler. Luckily some new paste and tight screws were all it needed.
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I have bought new and used. Used can save you some money. I bought both of my 970's used. One was perfect, the other throttled and had temp spikes (think that may be way the seller sold it. I think the cooler had come loose a little because the screws seemed a little loose when I went to re-paste the cooler. Luckily some new paste and tight screws were all it needed.
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Richy
No. My Vega 56 just died, I had it for a little over year - but it's okay, does anyone know if I can take the card in somewhere to get it fixed? I only paid $250, so I'm not hurting too bad, but still I'm never buying used again lol now it's either I can get it fixed for cheap, less than $150 or just wait it out and buy a 5700 or something.
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No. My Vega 56 just died, I had it for a little over year - but it's okay, does anyone know if I can take the card in somewhere to get it fixed? I only paid $250, so I'm not hurting too bad, but still I'm never buying used again lol now it's either I can get it fixed for cheap, less than $150 or just wait it out and buy a 5700 or something.
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James
If you are broke then used $100 rx 580 8gb cards are a good deal. Miners who know what they are/were doing cards are fine, voltage & heat are what shorten video cards lives, I've had over 100 video cards for mining, I always ran them at 80% power draw and 65% fan speed on an open & air conditioned environment, I've never had one die on me.
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If you are broke then used $100 rx 580 8gb cards are a good deal. Miners who know what they are/were doing cards are fine, voltage & heat are what shorten video cards lives, I've had over 100 video cards for mining, I always ran them at 80% power draw and 65% fan speed on an open & air conditioned environment, I've never had one die on me.
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Arne
I think this is poor advice. If someone sells you any product in condition other than described, shame on them; and, most often there is reasonable recourse. Good faith transactions undermine the very fabric of our modern economy.
Shame then on you sir, for your obstreperous maladvice.
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I think this is poor advice. If someone sells you any product in condition other than described, shame on them; and, most often there is reasonable recourse. Good faith transactions undermine the very fabric of our modern economy.
Shame then on you sir, for your obstreperous maladvice.
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