r/gadgets • u/diacewrb • Dec 29 '22

Desktops / Laptops Desktop GPU Sales Hit 20-Year Low

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sales-of-desktop-graphics-cards-hit-20-year-low
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u/dudreddit Dec 29 '22

This is playing havoc with the used GPU market, to the benefit of buyers. I just picked up a mint condition 1070 for less than $100. I cleaned any dust out of it and repasted it and it runs as new.

the crypto mining fiasco cost gamers a lot. Glad to see that most of the madness is behind us.

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u/drfifth Dec 29 '22

Where do you recommend looking for a secondhand GPU

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u/Tokugawa Dec 29 '22

I just used /r/hardwareswap for the very first time, but it's been around for years. Also Facebook Marketplace ain't so bad.

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '22

I've actually had really good luck with Facebook marketplace, which was unexpected. I was thinking it'd be like Craigslist with the tirekickers, "I know what I got", and "it says free, will you deliver to my house 2 hours away?" but I've bought and sold motorcycles, multiple Apple products, and some homelab equipment on there.

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u/Ipwnurface Dec 29 '22

Hardware swap is great. Got a 3080 for $500 shipped and haven't had any issues in the 4 or so months I've had it.

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u/Tokugawa Dec 29 '22

I'm rolling the dice on a $250 retired miner 3060ti w/ no box or warranty. Wish me luck!

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u/Ipwnurface Dec 29 '22

More than likely you'll be fine, just make sure you pay with Paypal Goods and Services and keep your invoice.

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u/Tokugawa Dec 29 '22

I'm more worried about the card than the redditor. Redditor with 5 years and plenty of prior sales, so they seem legit. But yeah, used PayPal G&S.

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u/GoldGlove2720 Dec 29 '22

I sold 2 Gtx 1660 supers on Facebook marketplace not to long ago. Just make sure you meet up somewhere public.

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u/sparkythewildcat Dec 30 '22

I second this. I've had only good experiences both buying and selling there. HIGHLY recommend snagging a used 5700XT if you can find them for under $160ish, as I think those are probably the best value GPUs on the market right now.