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Used Graphics cards - worth the risk?

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  • 09-05-2015 3:52pm
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    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Just wondering what the opinion is on used graphics cards. I am currently looking for an R9 280x and I have seen a few for sale on Adverts and I know that CEX have 2 of them also.

    Brand new, the XFX card that I am looking at buying is ~€245 from Hardwareversand. I could get a second hand one for €180-€200 though and CEX will give me €75 store credit for my Sapphire 5870. I was wondering is it worth the risk of getting a damaged card for the sake of savings?


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    AntDub
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭AntDub


    I've bought a few things from Adverts before with no issues, go with someone who has good feedback, at least you know what sort of person you're dealing with.

    There's a few guys there that have been selling GPU's for years with very little or no bad feedback, they'#re the ones to buy from.

    GL


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    CEX offer you a full 12 month warranty so if there's any issue you bring it back to the shop for a refund. No risk at all.


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    AntDub
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭AntDub


    If you do go to adverts for your card get MSI, you don't need a receipt if you ever have to return it, it'll have 3 years cover from date of manufacture. Date of manufacturer is part of the serial, number.


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