Should I take it?

[Pingaz]

Someone is selling a used GTX 1070 for $190 but it's untested since he doesn't have a power supply to test it he didn't plug it into his motherboard the fans spin end the card lights up it also displays a please power down and plug in the pcie connector what's a chance of this card working?

[The Torrent]

3 minutes ago, Pingaz said:

Someone is selling a used GTX 1070 for $190 but it's untested since he doesn't have a power supply to test it he didn't plug it into his motherboard the fans spin end the card lights up it also displays a please power down and plug in the pcie connector what's a chance of this card working?

take over your own power supply?

Pay via paypal business so you can open a return in case it doesn't work (fees will be a quid or two but deff worth it)

 

i wouldn't completely blind buy it personally without testing at all. Make sure to run some benchmarks and tests to to make sure its legit.

[Pingaz]

The guy doesn't want to test it

[Pingaz]

4 minutes ago, The Torrent said:

take over your own power supply?

Pay via paypal business so you can open a return in case it doesn't work (fees will be a quid or two but deff worth it)

 

i wouldn't completely blind buy it personally without testing at all. Make sure to run some benchmarks and tests to to make sure its legit.

He doesn't want to test it

He said his friend gave it to him since he upgraded to a 1660ti

Edited March 22, 2020 by Pingaz

[The Torrent]

1 minute ago, Pingaz said:

He doesn't want to test it

 

well thats sketchy right there lol.

think of 1 good reason he doesn't want you to test it?

[jj9987]

I wouldn't buy it for that price. Too risky.

[Pingaz]

Just now, The Torrent said:

well thats sketchy right there lol.

think of 1 good reason he doesn't want you to test it?

He said he's selling it untested idk

[The Torrent]

Just now, Pingaz said:

He said he's selling it untested idk

nah dont risk it imo.

its not really an extra spectacular price anyway.

 

Where are you buying this from? if your buying from ebay and use paypal u got buyers protection so might be worth the risk as you can just get your money back if its fake.

[5x5]

When someone refuses to test = in 99% of cases, the hardware is broken. Skip the scammer and buy a working card for slightly more

[Pingaz]

1 minute ago, The Torrent said:

nah dont risk it imo.

its not really an extra spectacular price anyway.

 

Where are you buying this from? if your buying from ebay and use paypal u got buyers protection so might be worth the risk as you can just get your money back if its fake.

Nah it's from kijiji

[Pingaz]

Thanks guys I really appreciate your help! I've come to a decisive solution I will not be getting that card. Ty and have a great day

[Arwanell]

20 minutes ago, Pingaz said:

He doesn't want to test it

He said his friend gave it to him since he upgraded to a 1660ti

That's not even an upgrade lol

[DonaldChamp]

Screams "scam" from every direction. There's only one reason he's selling un-tested and wont test it, becuase he know's it's screwed. If something sounds too good to be true, it normally is. Avoid it bud, save yourself the hastle. 

[tdkid]

54 minutes ago, Pingaz said:

Someone is selling a used GTX 1070 for $190 but it's untested since he doesn't have a power supply to test it he didn't plug it into his motherboard the fans spin end the card lights up it also displays a please power down and plug in the pcie connector what's a chance of this card working?

can someone please explain to me how this person is trying to sell this GPU if he doesn't have a power supply to test it, he didn't plug it into his motherboard, the fans spin end the card lights up, it also displays a please power down and plug in the pcie connector, if they don't have a power supply? do not walk away from this RUN. this is a scammer trying to sell you a broken card that is not worth the plastic its printed on.

[The Torrent]

11 minutes ago, tdkid said:

can someone please explain to me how this person is trying to sell this GPU if he doesn't have a power supply to test it, he didn't plug it into his motherboard, the fans spin end the card lights up, it also displays a please power down and plug in the pcie connector, if they don't have a power supply? do not walk away from this RUN. this is a scammer trying to sell you a broken card that is not worth the plastic its printed on.

looool why did i not see that pmsl

[tdkid]

4 hours ago, The Torrent said:

looool why did i not see that pmsl

anything you find on wish.com is a scam and so are most used cards being sold by people trying to get their money back from someone who is exacting a great GPU for such a low price. if you want to really save money, then always buy new either from the manufacturer themselves or from a company you know and trust as the card will come with a warranty.