Used GPUs

[jscho]

I'm interested in getting another 680 for SLI, but the only place I can get one cheap enough is eBay. There are two used ones for ~ $300-$350AUD locally, all of the new ones are much more expensive. Both are from high rated sellers and one has a warranty.

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Would you suggest buying cheap used over expensive new on this card?

Either way I'm going to overclock the shit out of it.

 

Thoughts? Thanks guys

[TheGhostVII]

Depends on how long it's been used and why it's being sold.

[jscho]

You can get an EVGA 680 for $370 at PCCG right now. Is a better option

I already have that model GPU, having two different cards would look silly

And the second link one has a 2 year warranty (I assume under the seller) and less than 6 months use + less shipping.

[Titanicium]

I don´t so a problem about although I don´t particularly like to be things used

 

So go ahead and enjoy!

[mgsstar]

I would get it only if you can get some kind of return policy so you can have a period to test this card out and ask for the proof of purchase or serial number to see if it really has warranty.

[Askew]

If the card is discontinued and significantly more expensive to buy new I'd look for a used one for sure, I've owned several used cards and only had one issue, but that was an issue with the honesty of the seller not the card developing a fault after I bought it.

 

If you're saving money and the card is in good condition/boxed then it's definitely worth considering, warranty left is an added bonus.

[That Norwegian Guy]

There should be no problem, just make sure to give it a checkup and put new thermal paste on, good as new.