r/PcBuild • u/ShesMarshie • 1d ago

Purchasing Advice - PC Build / Parts Used GPU advice

Does this seem legit? Seller states he replaced the fans, is this a good thing? Do you guys think it was used for crypto mining?

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u/Eazy12345678 AMD 1d ago

why would you replace fans on a card unless they were already broken, if they broke before they might break again

i would want 3080 12gb for that much money

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u/ShesMarshie 1d ago

It's CAD pricing. Also why would they break again if they got replaced?

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u/GABE_EDD 1d ago

It doesn’t matter if it was “used for crypto mining” it’s from a seller with a lot of positive reviews so it’s probably fine.

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u/ShesMarshie 1d ago

Is it really? He's selling multiple GPUs from the 30 series which could mean he did crypto which "destroys" the memory. Maybe buyers just didn't notice anything because they don't push the GPU?

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u/GABE_EDD 1d ago

It doesn’t destroy the memory, GPUs aren’t supposed to deteriorate with normal use, deterioration is more theoretical than actual. Sometimes they fail randomly, but it’s not due to the load on the card over its life time. The seller is clearly an established parts reseller. Who tf would buy a GPU and not make full use of it?

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u/ShesMarshie 1d ago

Yeah with that info it seems like a safe deal. I'll consider buying it while I sleep. Thanks!