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I bought a graphics card that i thought was a steal, but after watching Linus's video, I am wondering if I was scammed. If I was scammed, can someone tell me the model of the item that I will possibly be getting? Thanks for your support.

Here's a link to the item: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/163063687862

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5 minutes ago, StepNik said:

I bought a graphics card that i thought was a steal, but after watching Linus's video, I am wondering if I was scammed. If I was scammed, can someone tell me the model of the item that I will possibly be getting? Thanks for your support.

Here's a link to the item: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/163063687862

Possibly a GTS 450

 

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YES, YOU WHERE DEFINITELY SCAMMED. If there is no branding on the GPU shroud then it's some fake as shit, also those are the same pictures being used for other listings claiming 1050's and other cards like that.

 

IF A PRICE SOUND TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT'S A SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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17 minutes ago, StepNik said:

I bought a graphics card that i thought was a steal, but after watching Linus's video, I am wondering if I was scammed. If I was scammed, can someone tell me the model of the item that I will possibly be getting? Thanks for your support.

Here's a link to the item: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/163063687862

Yup, you got scammed. Contact eBay, ask for refund. Also, like @Daniel644 there says, next time look for manufacturer-stickers on the pictures -- if it's a no-brand card, it's a definite scam.

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You just bought some crappy 10 year old GPU.

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Scammed. GTX 970 does not have VGA output or 128bit memory interface. It's very likely to be a GT440 4GB (DDR3)

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*shakes head* I can't believe people fall for this.

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