Okay thanks for the heads up. I guess I should study my own 5770 a bit just to make sure the guys legit. *Crosses fingers*
Edit: I'm pretty sure xfx has double lifetime warranties, so even if it is bunk I still may be able to make work out.
Topic: Going to purchase a used 5770, any way to test prior? (Read 814 times)
if it's legit, $50 is one hell of a deal. but people on craigslist are shady as hell. one time i sold tickets, and got fake $100 bills, and didn't realize it until i deposit it at the bank 
. then a few weeks ago, i tried to buy a 5870, and the bitch tried to hustle me and brought out a 5770 instead. he pealed the sticker that marked which kind of card it was, and i told him why he peeled it off. he told me it was starting to rip, so he just peeled the whole thing off. i told him it was also too short to be a 5870, and only had 1 power connector, all 5870s have 2 6-pin power connectors. i obviously didn't buy it.
it's a good deal, but just be wary of the legitimacy of people meeting in local places like this. i'm not sure how u can just bum electricity off mcdonalds though.
. then a few weeks ago, i tried to buy a 5870, and the bitch tried to hustle me and brought out a 5770 instead. he pealed the sticker that marked which kind of card it was, and i told him why he peeled it off. he told me it was starting to rip, so he just peeled the whole thing off. i told him it was also too short to be a 5870, and only had 1 power connector, all 5870s have 2 6-pin power connectors. i obviously didn't buy it.it's a good deal, but just be wary of the legitimacy of people meeting in local places like this. i'm not sure how u can just bum electricity off mcdonalds though.
Most fast food places I know of have power outlets in the public area, but i suppose this is something I should check.
Now I know its the same manufacturer (XFX), but mines a reference and i'm pretty sure this one is not.
The story is it went out on him, he RMA'd it, in the mean time he upgraded to a newer one, and is now selling the one they sent back. So if all goes well, I'll be getting a brand new 5770 for $50.
Now I know its the same manufacturer (XFX), but mines a reference and i'm pretty sure this one is not.
The story is it went out on him, he RMA'd it, in the mean time he upgraded to a newer one, and is now selling the one they sent back. So if all goes well, I'll be getting a brand new 5770 for $50.
no easier way to know other than stress testing it. btw, if you're meeting at mcdonalds, how are you bringing your computer to test it? are you also bringing a UPS to provide mobile power?
if the 5770 is exactly the same brand and model, then you won't have to install drivers. otherwise, your motherboard will recognize it as a different GPU and try to reinstall the drivers.
if the 5770 is exactly the same brand and model, then you won't have to install drivers. otherwise, your motherboard will recognize it as a different GPU and try to reinstall the drivers.
Whats the easiest way to make sure a card isn't bunk before handing over the money?
I emailed the guy (I'm picking up in person), so I figure we could meet at a Mcdonalds and take my computer, throw the card in there, and stress test it for ~5 minutes.
Is there an easier way that I'm missing?
edit: I currently have a 5770 installed, so I'm guessing the drivers should match up even if its a 'new' card.
I emailed the guy (I'm picking up in person), so I figure we could meet at a Mcdonalds and take my computer, throw the card in there, and stress test it for ~5 minutes.
Is there an easier way that I'm missing?
edit: I currently have a 5770 installed, so I'm guessing the drivers should match up even if its a 'new' card.
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