Gamble on a 970

[PcNoob2988]

So this is an interesting question but, a question nonetheless. My Friend is willing to sell me a 970, I forget which version but it isn't the base version, for only 100 bucks. This sounds like a killer deal but there is some baggage. His old PC had a 970 in it but after about 2 years the 970 fried, so he sent it back, so far so normal, Nvidia sent him a new 970 and it worked for a few weeks before it practically caught fire. He sent that one back to Nvidia and they gave him another new one, that one would be the one that I can't decide whether or not to buy because on one hand that's an insane deal but on the other I don't want my PC to blow up. It could have been the fault of his old PC which was a Dell that he put a new psu in, or it could have been the 970's idk. Does Nvidia send brand new gpu's when you send a faulty one back? If anyone can give some input on this that would be very helpful. Thank you.

My specs if it matters
I7 4790
750 ti
550w psu
B85 1150 mobo
8 gigs of ram

 

[luckymatt42]

Did he ever use the one that he's selling you? For how long?

I would say he's either very, VERY unlucky, or there was a major issue with his setup...crappy power supply or other issues may have caused his problems.

 

[clutchc]

Flaming 970s is not a normal situation. I'd have to think he had other issues. If the 'new' 970 hasn't had any issues, and you think he hasn't abused it, then get it. The 970 would be a major upgrade to your 750 ti.

I've had a couple 970s and built a few machines for others with the 970. None of them ever, ever failed.

 

[PcNoob2988]

Did he ever use the one that he's selling you? For how long?

I would say he's either very, VERY unlucky, or there was a major issue with his setup...crappy power supply or other issues may have caused his problems.

It is brand new in the box.

 

[PcNoob2988]

Flaming 970s is not a normal situation. I'd have to think he had other issues. If the 'new' 970 hasn't had any issues, and you think he hasn't abused it, then get it. The 970 would be a major upgrade to your 750 ti.

I've had a couple 970s and built a few machines for others with the 970. None of them ever, ever failed.

He has not even opened the new 970, you think it is a safe bet? when you send back a gpu do they fix it or send a new one? if it is new then I will probably be fine I hope.

 

[luckymatt42]

It is brand new in the box.

Then yes, totally grab it.

 

[clutchc]

Flaming 970s is not a normal situation. I'd have to think he had other issues. If the 'new' 970 hasn't had any issues, and you think he hasn't abused it, then get it. The 970 would be a major upgrade to your 750 ti.

I've had a couple 970s and built a few machines for others with the 970. None of them ever, ever failed.

He has not even opened the new 970, you think it is a safe bet? when you send back a gpu do they fix it or send a new one? if it is new then I will probably be fine I hope.

New? Absolutely get it. Don't go by your one friend's bad experience. Go by the millions who have had good experiences. What is the make/model of the GTX 970?

 

[PcNoob2988]

Flaming 970s is not a normal situation. I'd have to think he had other issues. If the 'new' 970 hasn't had any issues, and you think he hasn't abused it, then get it. The 970 would be a major upgrade to your 750 ti.

I've had a couple 970s and built a few machines for others with the 970. None of them ever, ever failed.

He has not even opened the new 970, you think it is a safe bet? when you send back a gpu do they fix it or send a new one? if it is new then I will probably be fine I hope.

New? Absolutely get it. Don't go by your one friend's bad experience. Go by the millions who have had good experiences. What is the make/model of the GTX 970?

They sent him a 1060 6gb ssc and he still sold it to me for 100 ^-^