Should I buy a used GPU?

[ZZZach167]

So I am new to building PCs and I am debating whether or not to buy a used graphics card that was probably used for mining. This is what I am looking at —> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-Aero-GeForce-GTX-1070-OC-VR-Ready-8GB-Nvidia-GeForce-US-Seller/264212587007?hash=item3d844c21ff&enc=AQADAAAC8FjVrDbVsZ8oH%2F8PNHtt9VX4%2Fw7FZcmMuqsX8uaFEduVpFQ6e6Xdk0vVyC6FyDjlsbWfAD1YXYlEyCcUtJ8KIJigzIL3XfG7O5j%2FMRKfwvzP%2BzmuItQGm4nyTl5d4Fg0aqQZe3NuHw2M0leMNYHJTYkVGv%2BmYzKWujZxlwxsMUBxUjHHpeklYaDPOxUri2RY0JCaYqMvuyijJifgItDpxAXOKIw%2FE1DkAlu4Yz%2BAgbolDAoP0Z3nVYbp5SRuY5TYRsNgxq%2F2AcLC%2BT54OMI7klxRA3nfjE%2Ba2ohHqRZXdDeOhPJA4bEFQrWu7j0%2F1x1DAsx8SwlzFOHKVzCr2KuLbWEzZgaU%2BzRBO9N9kUQUXumihMTInMl1ZilHJNhw7TUGEoQZA6tu%2B5W0R3%2Bjodf469323Pc2EP0mzgVHeyLbju8w9676tvb0Ts9vOIb6gsKvXH1xOF6q0nn7asYNPLkpTtOy49FqpfgDM8cZbLEzTY7z5DNZi09EnIZFpYa0Cavx8ircMm4R5VFzNk8BChZQGYPrJNK8BoACB5NW3e6tEp9XlUcnLjzYfUy3UiUkLGqiCF%2Bw1oA%2FTxVTOL7K42Bfm9VSsS3h9b6VskUbK6xFunb4ub7S5m6lPS9NEesWtmTrjArIJBy9zKGA9tURe5hkB2RzaSRk1Gi7IQaEGpDPuBD1nGtr%2FKFVXq3h%2Bl3KpzlNcHR2iTOoE1po4XBQHfXo3Mia5EpZa06DKK8Yk6DKEnvPgwwDJGKmxPdZs6GodjHOngza8TUX2NgofjtQF9NTgeSTU7wzWAhYvXlA1JetkcvzICUonWnOCuK6g19Y3DOAgce6G7RCx8wT5AeBv3W04N8balZG1A0wx5Bf6ynRsRZPInQdydUzcDW%2Biusj5TKa2qIs%2Bj9LVAEdhBDzmUERqs1wbhWIikA8wY0hSPBJUpCNuLPnmUkK5rcHjjGh3jNmOovWjmyuOrIk2I9mEM6So7vBv1147keRcPBy1UusKEm5&checksum=264212587007bba313c8797f405395500e64a4bcc909 

[YaBoiWill]

In my experience most mined on GPU's don't have blower coolers, and they don't come in a box. 

I could be wrong though, but I still bought a mined on GPU and it (so far) has been faultless. 

 

[Fasauceome]

This seller is overhyping this card

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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 OC edition. This is the most versatile graphics card on the market. It is going for a great price and can be used for anything. This card is working at 100% and there are zero defects. It has barely been used and I currently have no use for it anymore. It comes with a warranty and is in manufacturer original packaging. This card has 8GB of GDDR5 memory which is an insane amount. This card can be used for graphic design, all kinds of gaming, modeling, and anything else. The card also has ample cooling with a very large heatsink and fast moving fan. The card has many features and can be adjusted or overclocked very easily. The fan is also virtually non audible. This means it is very quiet. The product has not been tampered with, over clocked, or adjusted in any way, shape, or form. The card has been tested and it is working properly with no defects. Warranty has NOT been voided and S/N and P/N sticker is still attached to the item. If this card is purchased, I can help walk-through installation and/or troubleshooting. If you would like to purchase a bundle of cards we can negotiate and/or I can throw in some other DIY computer parts. I have 12 Available. Contact for any questions.

But I wold ask what the card can overclock to, try to get the seller to reveal if the card was run at a lower clock speed because a responsible miner runs the GPU at 70% power. Don't ask outright or the seller can just lie.

[ThatScottishguy]

I, fairly recently, just purchased 2x Sapphire Pulse RX580's and couldn't be happier. I did manage to dodge a few ........people who say 'just out of my rig' by checking their own buys and feedback and other items bits... I think mining cards are ok if they were by a real miner as they downvoltage and underclock the cards so there is really no adverse effect. There are risks in all 2nd hand goods but there are also bargains. I'm about to sell my HD7970 and it's been treated VERY well in it's life....blown once a month and thoroughly pampered every year...lol. 

[ThatScottishguy]

17 minutes ago, ZZZach167 said:

So I am new to building PCs and I am debating whether or not to buy a used graphics card that was probably used for mining. This is what I am looking at —> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-Aero-GeForce-GTX-1070-OC-VR-Ready-8GB-Nvidia-GeForce-US-Seller/264212587007?hash=item3d844c21ff&enc=AQADAAAC8FjVrDbVsZ8oH%2F8PNHtt9VX4%2Fw7FZcmMuqsX8uaFEduVpFQ6e6Xdk0vVyC6FyDjlsbWfAD1YXYlEyCcUtJ8KIJigzIL3XfG7O5j%2FMRKfwvzP%2BzmuItQGm4nyTl5d4Fg0aqQZe3NuHw2M0leMNYHJTYkVGv%2BmYzKWujZxlwxsMUBxUjHHpeklYaDPOxUri2RY0JCaYqMvuyijJifgItDpxAXOKIw%2FE1DkAlu4Yz%2BAgbolDAoP0Z3nVYbp5SRuY5TYRsNgxq%2F2AcLC%2BT54OMI7klxRA3nfjE%2Ba2ohHqRZXdDeOhPJA4bEFQrWu7j0%2F1x1DAsx8SwlzFOHKVzCr2KuLbWEzZgaU%2BzRBO9N9kUQUXumihMTInMl1ZilHJNhw7TUGEoQZA6tu%2B5W0R3%2Bjodf469323Pc2EP0mzgVHeyLbju8w9676tvb0Ts9vOIb6gsKvXH1xOF6q0nn7asYNPLkpTtOy49FqpfgDM8cZbLEzTY7z5DNZi09EnIZFpYa0Cavx8ircMm4R5VFzNk8BChZQGYPrJNK8BoACB5NW3e6tEp9XlUcnLjzYfUy3UiUkLGqiCF%2Bw1oA%2FTxVTOL7K42Bfm9VSsS3h9b6VskUbK6xFunb4ub7S5m6lPS9NEesWtmTrjArIJBy9zKGA9tURe5hkB2RzaSRk1Gi7IQaEGpDPuBD1nGtr%2FKFVXq3h%2Bl3KpzlNcHR2iTOoE1po4XBQHfXo3Mia5EpZa06DKK8Yk6DKEnvPgwwDJGKmxPdZs6GodjHOngza8TUX2NgofjtQF9NTgeSTU7wzWAhYvXlA1JetkcvzICUonWnOCuK6g19Y3DOAgce6G7RCx8wT5AeBv3W04N8balZG1A0wx5Bf6ynRsRZPInQdydUzcDW%2Biusj5TKa2qIs%2Bj9LVAEdhBDzmUERqs1wbhWIikA8wY0hSPBJUpCNuLPnmUkK5rcHjjGh3jNmOovWjmyuOrIk2I9mEM6So7vBv1147keRcPBy1UusKEm5&checksum=264212587007bba313c8797f405395500e64a4bcc909 

for $15 more there is an Inno3D 1070 for sale with a 60 days warranty...it came up right underneath your card. https://www.ebay.com/itm/GTX-1070-INNO3D-Nvidia-GeForce-8GB-GPU-V3/273615772085?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D55991%26meid%3Dfde17774b5e648ed881f0c926949b426%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D9%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D264212587007%26itm%3D273615772085&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

[Gohardgrandpa]

For that price spend a little more and get a gtx 1660ti new and be done with it. I never buy used cards because I generally keep the card I get for the duration of the warranty then I sell it and buy a new card. 

[ZcanKal]

I usually find the Used market reliable, but I really wouldn't know in the higher end segment of the market.