Used graphic card questions

[boiboi69]

After seeing all the new RTX cards prices and bencmarks, i'm leaning more over to used cards mainly the 1080ti as the new 2070 and used 1080ti are around the same priced with the 1080ti performing better.

Is there anything i should take note of when purchasing used cards?
Thanks in advance

 

[Rashkae]

Check for dust / clogged fans, check if the screws look tampered with

 

[lifeishard]

After seeing all the new RTX cards prices and bencmarks, i'm leaning more over to used cards mainly the 1080ti as the new 2070 and used 1080ti are around the same priced with the 1080ti performing better.

Is there anything i should take note of when purchasing used cards?
Thanks in advance

go for local warranty set with either receipt or distro sticker on the card.

 

[Alexls]

ask for warranty

 

[boiboi69]

ask for warranty

will receipt from local distributor do?

 

[boiboi69]

go for local warranty set with either receipt or distro sticker on the card.

will just receipt do? wahst a distro sticker? tried googling that couldnt find. is distro=distributor?

 

[boiboi69]

Check for dust / clogged fans, check if the screws look tampered with

ok but the screws part will be a bit hard to tell other than seeing that the cross heads arent disfigured. thanks!

 

[boiboi69]

http://www.ozone3d.net/public/jegx/2016q3/evga/geforce-gtx1060-sc-10.jpg

u mean like this distro sticker?

 

[kingsen]

Distro sticker is on the box itself. Example, banleong is a round sticker and will says how many years warranty.

Check the tamper proof sticker on the gpu itself, usually on a screw. If it's broken means the gpu has been dismantles before.

Check for any sign of heavy rust or burnt mark or anything.

Tally the serial num against the box / receipt. But take note that many local shop receipt does not show the serial number. Just a simple description.

Lastly email the respective Distro to enquire about the warranty left if u really want.

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[boiboi69]

Distro sticker is on the box itself. Example, banleong is a round sticker and will says how many years warranty.

Check the tamper proof sticker on the gpu itself, usually on a screw. If it's broken means the gpu has been dismantles before.

Check for any sign of heavy rust or burnt mark or anything.

Tally the serial num against the box / receipt. But take note that many local shop receipt does not show the serial number. Just a simple description.

Lastly email the respective Distro to enquire about the warranty left if u really want.

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swee. but if the sticker that says how many years warranty is in some foreign language, will u still accept? 'cuz my gpu i purchased is in jap or korean but i did register with the company.

 

[boiboi69]

i purchased from SLS

 

[kingsen]

In that case u really gotta check with distro was it really their stock already.

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[shadow84]

swee. but if the sticker that says how many years warranty is in some foreign language, will u still accept? 'cuz my gpu i purchased is in jap or korean but i did register with the company.

You referring to Zotac gpu? Someone had this issue before whereby his zotac box came in korean language. Turns out that the distro imported from Korean counterpart to serve for SG demands and they are able to accept RMA for it.

Perhaps, best way is to check your serial number with distro directly to confirm?

 

[boiboi69]

You referring to Zotac gpu? Someone had this issue before whereby his zotac box came in korean language. Turns out that the distro imported from Korean counterpart to serve for SG demands and they are able to accept RMA for it.

Perhaps, best way is to check your serial number with distro directly to confirm?

ok will go check it out.

 

[Audiology93]

swee. but if the sticker that says how many years warranty is in some foreign language, will u still accept? 'cuz my gpu i purchased is in jap or korean but i did register with the company.

If zotac, yes. Sent my 1070ti for fan repair before. Also with Korean sticker.

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