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Buying a used rx 580

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So I want to buy a used rx 580, once I do how can I check if it was used for mining and how to check if it's just a flashed rx 480?

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4 minutes ago, Kovelj789 said:

check if it was used for mining

you can't really tell for sure, but there are signs like flashed mining BIOS, a ton of dust, the seller is selling many GPU's, replaced fans, etc.

5 minutes ago, Kovelj789 said:

check if it's just a flashed rx 480?

Check the model number printed on the videocard and Google that. That should pop up either RX 580 or RX 480 results.

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I bought used MSI RX-570 8GB Armor MK2 off eBay that was used for mining and it has been running without single issue for over a year now. I'm ok with buying a card that was used for mining as long as it is a good deal, enough pictures, decent and honest description, original package etc.

 

Also bought the same exact card brand new off Newegg just to get 2 free games and it also has been running great.

 

One thing I have noticed that RX 570- 590 GPU prices have jumped significantly. The exact same card that I bought for around $200 in early 2019, now sells on Newegg for $341 and $149 used on Amazon to $299 new on Amazon

 

https://www.newegg.com/p/1B4-00PP-000Y6?Description=MSI RX 570 8GB Armor MK2&cm_re=MSI_RX_570_8GB_Armor_MK2-_-9SIA7WM93J1694-_-Product

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