I found a used Strix 4090 for an unbelievable price of $1500 AUD ($940 USD). The seller is ready to show it to me working in person, providing photos and even a video of it in a lit-up PC case. Despite these indicators of legitimacy, the price seems too good to be true at about half the market rate for similar GPUs. Is checking with GPU-Z a reliable way to confirm its authenticity? I heard that GPU-Z communicates directly with the GPU die instead of the BIOS. Also, can the Nvidia control panel confirm its actual model? What other methods can I use to assure its legitimacy?
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To really know if it’s legit, give it a thorough testing when you meet up. If it performs like a 4090 in benchmarks, then it’s probably the real deal. Just rely on actual performance rather than just appearances.
Honestly, the price is suspicious. He could flip it for closer to MSRP in a heartbeat. If you’re doing a local deal, it’s good to be cautious. Just remember that if it seems too good to be true, it might be. Definitely trust your gut!
Exactly! If it were shipping-only and I couldn’t test it beforehand, I’d be super wary. That’s why I’m trying to gather all the info I can.
GPU-Z can potentially be spoofed, but it’s still useful for a quick check. I’d also suggest running FurMark to stress-test the GPU right there. This can reveal any performance issues under load, which is crucial if you’re paying that much.
Right! Benchmark with a few games too. Hardware identifiers can be manipulated, but performance metrics aren’t so easily faked.