Question Buying a used 3080 ti ?

[avb0907]

Hello,
I will build a new pc in a week, the configuration will be the following:

MotherBoard ASRock X670E PRO RS
SSD Samsung 980 PRO 1TB PCI Express 4.0 x4 M.2 2280
SSD Kingston NV2 2TB PCI Express 4.0 x4 M.2 2280
Ram Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL40 Dual Channel Kit
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7GHz box
Cooler CPU Corsair iCUE H150i RGB Elite Capellix XT white
Case Fractal design define 7 white tg clear tint
The psu is a corsair rm1000x

But i can t get a fair price on any new gen graphics cards, the 4070 Ti is 1100$ and the Radeon 7900 XT is 1200$.
So I got myself into thinking that a used GPU would be the better purchase, and I stumbled across a 3080 Ti which is 700$ .
I want more opinions on the matter as i think the 4070 Ti isn't worth so much money.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

So I got myself into thinking that a used GPU would be the better purchase,
I'd do a 180 on that idea. Best stick to a brand new GPU, one with warranty from a certified retailer.

You forgot to mention the make and model of your PSU in your proposed build.

 

[avb0907]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

So I got myself into thinking that a used GPU would be the better purchase,
I'd do a 180 on that idea. Best stick to a brand new GPU, one with warranty from a certified retailer.

You forgot to mention the make and model of your PSU in your proposed build.

Thanks, i would 4sure be on the same page as you on the new gpu but at this price it just seems laughable.
P.S. i edited the psu in a corsair rm1000x, thanks for the heads up

 

[DRagor]

I stumbled across a 3080 Ti which is 700$

At this price only if it's still under warranty. And wasn't used for mining.

 

[sizzling]

I’d just pay the extra for the 4070Ti. You get a full warranty, DLSS3.0 and better RT support. It’s also overall more performance.

 

[Lutfij]

but at this price it just seems laughable
There's no way to verify what the seller is saying for said used card other than believing what they've said. At the end of the day, it's your money not ours. The best I/we can do is to try and steer you clear of a mishap.

 

[Tac 25]

OP

possible outcomes..

you could get super lucky, and get a 3080ti for only $700 to happily game the night away. lol

or you could get unlucky, tricked to buy a nearly dead mined card, and be in despair. The world can be cruel.

it's a gamble with used cards.

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Buying Used card is an big risk and if unlucky then you lost off that cash because the seller wont repsond back to you again. 4070ti is alot better then 3080TI when gaming with new features on the card also with the new card you got warrinty and a recipt of purchase

 

[Why_Me]

Hello,
I will build a new pc in a week, the configuration will be the following:

MotherBoard ASRock X670E PRO RS
SSD Samsung 980 PRO 1TB PCI Express 4.0 x4 M.2 2280
SSD Kingston NV2 2TB PCI Express 4.0 x4 M.2 2280
Ram Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL40 Dual Channel Kit
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7GHz box
Cooler CPU Corsair iCUE H150i RGB Elite Capellix XT white
Case Fractal design define 7 white tg clear tint
The psu is a corsair rm1000x

But i can t get a fair price on any new gen graphics cards, the 4070 Ti is 1100$ and the Radeon 7900 XT is 1200$.
So I got myself into thinking that a used GPU would be the better purchase, and I stumbled across a 3080 Ti which is 700$ .
I want more opinions on the matter as i think the 4070 Ti isn't worth so much money.

Tough to give advice without knowing what your PC will be used for, what your resolution is, what your budget is for your build and what country you are located. I'm guessing you aren't located in the US seeing how an RTX 4070 Ti can be had for $800 in the US.

 

[avb0907]

Tough to give advice without knowing what your PC will be used for, what your resolution is, what your budget is for your build and what country you are located. I'm guessing you aren't located in the US seeing how an RTX 4070 Ti can be had for $800 in the US.

Sorry to keep you waiting, i will use this pc for streaming, recording and video editing but as i am at a start , streaming won`t be much of a priority for a year or two. Mainly i will use the videos as a bridge for my blog and youtube channel . And you guessed correctly i live in Romania .

P.S. Thanks for all of your advices I really took them into consideration , I am for now looking for a new card , hopefully i will get a good deal .