Rare GPUs / Unreleased GPUs

[Mr.Scott]

if one were to procure a brand new in the box and unsealed one, would it be a major blunder to unseal it to verify the contents?

Could be seen both ways.
1) Could be unworking or a fake.
2) Unopened real thing has much greater value.

Me personally, I would probably not open it.

 

[erek]

Could be seen both ways.
1) Could be unworking or a fake.
2) Unopened real thing has much greater value.

Me personally, I would probably not open it.

I'm still nervous about this, but I just bought an unopened Club3D XGI Volari Duo V8 ... won't have it in my own hands til expected delivery of Saturday ..

 

[Mr.Scott]

Club3D was one of the brands that I think had actual retail versions out. I remember reading a non handpicked review about that but I can't remember where.

 

[erek]

 

[Mr.Scott]

Club3D was one of the brands that I think had actual retail versions out. I remember reading a non handpicked review about that but I can't remember where.

Was did you pay if I'm not being too forward?

 

[erek]

Was did you pay if I'm not being too forward?

Would it being Club3D make it less desirable?

 

[Mr.Scott]

Lol, no.
Any are desirable.

 

[Face2Face]

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Awesome and congrats. How did you end up finding it?

 

[erek]

Awesome and congrats. How did you end up finding it?

https://hardforum.com/threads/wtb-3...-vega-holocube.1948907/page-6#post-1043664819


Just hoping it's truly legitimate, but the guy seems real enough, heatware and all

Anyone seen this PowerColor one on YouTube already?

 

[Face2Face]

https://hardforum.com/threads/wtb-3...-vega-holocube.1948907/page-6#post-1043664819


Just hoping it's truly legitimate, but the guy seems real enough, heatware and all

Anyone seen this PowerColor one on YouTube already?

I'd open to the box to make sure the card is there and take it out to inspect it. You can always have it shrink wrapped again.

 

[erek]

I have some updates, I received the Volari Duo V8, and also purchased an ES GeForce FX 5800 Ultra with the Green Translucent Shroud...

I really don't doubt that the volari is in there and will eventually get it x-rayed, but won't open the shrink wrap. I received total verification and confirmation on reputation of the source from Kyle Bennett owner of [H]ard|OCP. It would be so publicly known that i got ripped off if so.

 

[erek]

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picked up this seemingly close to prototype with a bodge wire board ...

also can't recall if i shared this, but took a gamble and booted up the Volari with the bulging caps... the sealed one is still sealed:

 

[erek]

@Fouquin

Engineerin' Sample AMD FirePro W8000 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 Pro Graphics Card

 

[Fouquin]

@Fouquin

Engineerin' Sample AMD FirePro W8000 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 Pro Graphics Card

I saw that pop up last night. Too rich for my blood.

 

[erek]

What is this? I don't even recognize the slot configuration of the actual card itself

 

[Fouquin]

What is this? I don't even recognize the slot configuration of the actual card itself

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[erek]

what's your opinion, would you ever collect such a beast?

 

[Fouquin]

what's your opinion, would you ever collect such a beast?

Personally, no. I focus on usable hardware. A strange card to clutter the shelf is neat, but I much prefer one I can plug in and play with.

The only reason I might consider something like that is if the price is extremely agreeable.

 

[Mr.Scott]

Looks Mac Pro'ish

 

[erek]

seems to be an Apple Xserve PCI-X card

 

[erek]

 

[erek]

Asus Ares III New. |




https://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Ares-...637348?hash=item3b155009a4:g:Z0MAAOSw0GNbJ-t0

is this just an OEM 2900 XT ?
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=531606600662

 

[Caring1]

Asus Ares III New.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Ares-...637348?hash=item3b155009a4:g:Z0MAAOSw0GNbJ-t0

is this just an OEM 2900 XT ?
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=531606600662

1. That price is a great joke, too funny.
2. I don't know but it looks like an old passive server card with a cheap Chinese blower tacked on the rear. I'd say fake, but could be wrong.

 

[27MaD]

Wasn't the 3850x2 a thing?

Hello my friend !! , finally found someone here who own a core 2 duo like me

 

[Ubersonic]

hey everyone, i would like people to list any and all concept/unreleased/ or just rare gpus

Company | AIB | Graphics Card | Actual Card | Release NVIDIA | ASUS | V9999 Gamer Edition | GeForce 6800 AGP |

That's not a rare GPU, in fact it was probably one of the most common 6800 cards ASUS sold, including myself I know at least five people who had one.