eBay graphics cards

[TheRandomness]

Are the safe? If marked as used, would they still function well? I'm just wondering because I know people can say it works and such where in reality it doesn't so...

[Mohenjo]

it depends on the seller. just dont buy super low ball GPUs and look for people who have already bought it or if the seller has a good rating. in most cases its good.

[Kherm]

I trust eBay for GPUs. I got a GTX 680 with a backplate & water cooler for $120

[don_svetlio]

eBay is pro-consumer - you can literally steal someone's card.

[Tedster]

Are the safe? If marked as used, would they still function well? I'm just wondering because I know people can say it works and such where in reality it doesn't so...

I bought my GTX 680 DCUII for a good price on eBay and the temps were pretty bad so I redid the thermal paste and it's cooler than most 680s on lower fan speeds.

 

This said, while the ASIC quality is pretty good (79.4%) it's not a great overclocker.

[TheRandomness]

Thanks for the help (I bet another post will appear as I post this - Damnit never mind)

[Geralt]

I bought a GTX 480 and the seller sent me a grill instead of the gpu. Ebay sided with the seller. I'm not happy.

[Tedster]

I bought a GTX 480 and the seller sent me a grill instead of the gpu. Ebay sided with the seller. I'm not happy.

Sent you a grill?

[thekeemo]

Buy locally. Much lower prices (I have a formula for what I will pay if you want it). And garunteed working because you test before paying.

[Geralt]

Sent you a grill?

 

Because Nvidia Thermi.

[Tedster]

Buy locally. Much lower prices (I have a formula for what I will pay if you want it). And garunteed working because you test before paying.

I've never seen any local listings that weren't way overpriced. That said, I live in a pretty sparsely populated area.

[don_svetlio]

I bought a GTX 480 and the seller sent me a grill instead of the gpu. Ebay sided with the seller. I'm not happy.

 

Sent you a grill?

GTX 480 Waterforce edition

[Geralt]

GTX 480 Waterforce edition

 

With included hood too!

 

[thekeemo]

I've never seen any local listings that weren't way overpriced. That said, I live in a pretty sparsely populated area.

I can't live anywhere with a pop under 1mil

[Tedster]

I can't live anywhere with a pop under 1mil

I see how that can be convenient but I don't understand how you can do it. I hate the idea of living in a city for several reasons.

[Lethal Seraph]

Bought a couple and sold some. Watch for seller rating and also check for the listing return policy. While you have the card, test the crap out of it and make sure its stable- check at least to see if its functioning as stock and maybe some mild OC. Also, check with the seller if used-GPU for manufacturer warranty transfer if it's still covered.

[thekeemo]

I see how that can be convenient but I don't understand how you can do it. I hate the idea of living in a city for several reasons.

to each his own. I love vertical cities that have very high densities.

[TheRandomness]

Because Nvidia Thermi.

Just wondering, how hot do they actually get?

[Geralt]

Just wondering, how hot do they actually get?

 

85C to 90C are normal temps for an overclock.

[TheRandomness]

85C to 90C are normal temps for an overclock.

I want to try an experiment with that, make some sort of plate thingy as the heatsink and have it as a cup of tea warmer

[Geralt]

I want to try an experiment with that, make some sort of plate thingy as the heatsink and have it as a cup of tea warmer

It could work but it would die. But even with the heatsink and blower on, it can cook an egg. There a video showing 3 way sli 580s doing it I think.

[TheRandomness]

It could work but it would die. But even with the heatsink and blower on, it can cook an egg. There a video showing 3 way sli 580s doing it I think.

 

That would work perfectly for what I have in mind

[Geralt]

 

That would work perfectly for what I have in mind

 

Yeap that's the one.

 

Fermis are hot.