USED GPU Inspection

[rasesh]

Going tomorrow to see a couple used gpu's for sale.  Primarily the EVGA GTX 770 SC ACX
How should I be inspecting them? What should i be looking for the most?
What's the fastest way to check that I am getting a fully flawless card in 5-10minutes of being at their house?
Thanks.

[★ Coups ★]

Well you want to make sure that the Fins on the heat sink aren't damaged and that the fans spin alright I think. Also look out for dust. It can easily be cleaned, but can show you the general health of it and how well it has been looked after throughout its lifetime.

[Amazingasian]

Ask them to test it by playing games and running a couple stress tests.

[NannerBeans]

First thing you should check is if it has the serial number/warranty sticker. And then just have him plug it in and make sure it runs and maybe run unigine valley for a few minutes. Then have a quick look for physical damage to the card. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes. If it runs fine under a benchmark then it should be fine. Also you will be covered with warranty as long as the sticker is still there. 

[rasesh]

3 minutes ago, NannerBeans said:

First thing you should check is if it has the serial number/warranty sticker. And then just have him plug it in and make sure it runs and maybe run unigine valley for a few minutes. Then have a quick look for physical damage to the card. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes. If it runs fine under a benchmark then it should be fine. Also you will be covered with warranty as long as the sticker is still there. 

EVGA has lifetime warranty? Really?

What am i looking at while it's running unigine valley?

[iamdarkbowser]

3 minutes ago, rasesh said:

EVGA has lifetime warranty? Really?

What am i looking at while it's running unigine valley?

Framerate and temps mainly

[NumLock21]

5 minutes ago, rasesh said:

EVGA has lifetime warranty? Really?

Some but not all cards have it. Have to be registered within 30 days to receive the lifetime. Otherwise it's only 3 years.

http://www.evga.com/support/warranty/graphics-cards/

[NannerBeans]

5 minutes ago, rasesh said:

EVGA has lifetime warranty? Really?

What am i looking at while it's running unigine valley?

No it's 3 years but most gpus of that generation still have around 8-10 months of warranty left. You can check how much is left using EVGA's guest RMA and putting in the serial number. Just make sure it doesn't crash and there aren't any artifacts. Also, make sure it's not a -RX gpu. Those have no warranty because they are B-stock refurbs. 

[rasesh]

Just now, Iamdarkbowser said:

Framerate and temps mainly

But i don't know what frame rates or temps I'm suppose to be seeing on a gtx 770 sc.

i dont know whats normal.

[thekeemo]

Have them run furmark and make sure there is no artifacting/crashes

Make sure all stickers are on their (google pictures)

also make sure that the bearings are nice and smooth

[rasesh]

Just now, thekeemo said:

Have them run furmark and make sure there is no artifacting/crashes

Make sure all stickers are on their (google pictures)

what is artifacting?

Wont the test crash if it can't handle it?

Sorry I'm a noob at this. My first time.

[thekeemo]

Just now, rasesh said:

what is artifacting?

Wont the test crash if it can't handle it?

Sorry I'm a noob at this. My first time.

It will crash if the card is unstable but even intel HD will run furmark

and search up artifacting

[NannerBeans]

2 minutes ago, rasesh said:

what is artifacting?

Wont the test crash if it can't handle it?

Sorry I'm a noob at this. My first time.

Artifacting is when the picture that shows on the screen gets errors. Pretty much if the picture doesn't look right. Often it can be black or color spots in places that are obviously an error. If there is anything wrong with the card, it should be pretty obvious.