Should i buy a new GPU that was briefly used for 10 hours of mining?

[mrmarci]

Hi! I'm thinking about upgrading my GPU (Gigabyte 1050 2GB https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1050D5-2GD#kf) and I've found an ASUS 1050 Ti 4GB Expedition OC https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/EX-GTX1050TI-4G/ for around -25% the price which according to the seller is completely new and was only used for 10 hours of mining cryptocurrency. He did not say which one, just that it was only used for that otherwise it's brand new. Is it risky to buy this card? Should I consider it or look for another one?

Thank you for your response!

My PC:

CPU:Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7400 CPU @ 3.00GHz
GPU:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Microsoft Windows 10 (build 15063), 64-bit
BIOS Date: 07/06/17 15:35:08 Ver: 05.0000C
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-B250M-D2V
Case: Deepcool tesseract sw
HDD: toshiba DT01ACA200
SSD: SilikonPower s55 120GB
PSU: Chieftec Smart 600W (GPS-600A8)
RAM: 8GB (2x4) Crucial 2133 Mhz DDR4
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X

 

[MusenMouse]

If you're going through a service like Ebay that tends to side with the buyer on returns I would say go ahead. If you're setting up the transaction through a forum or less reputable way, I would say stay away. My concern is that if there is any chance that the GPU does not work, you want a guarantee that you can get your money back.

As for the cryptomining part of your question, If the seller is telling the truth, 10 hours of cryptomining really is a drop in the bucket in a GPU's lifespan. I'm sure most people selling used GPU's have tried to mine with it for a short time, even if the listing says otherwise. Then after a few hours when they see cents rolling in instead of dollars, it encourages them to sell the GPU rather than hang on to it.

 

[kanewolf]

Ten hours of use of anything (GPU, car, toothbrush) could mean it is fine or it is unusable. No way to know. Ten hours in a new car, and it could have been driven into a tree. Ten hours on a GPU with bad power supply, fluctuating mains voltage, 40C ambient might be the equivalent to driving into a tree.

 

[mrmarci]

If you're going through a service like Ebay that tends to side with the buyer on returns I would say go ahead. If you're setting up the transaction through a forum or less reputable way, I would say stay away. My concern is that if there is any chance that the GPU does not work, you want a guarantee that you can get your money back.

As for the cryptomining part of your question, If the seller is telling the truth, 10 hours of cryptomining really is a drop in the bucket in a GPU's lifespan. I'm sure most people selling used GPU's have tried to mine with it for a short time, even if the listing says otherwise. Then after a few hours when they see cents rolling in instead of dollars, it encourages them to sell the GPU rather than hang on to it.

It was as you said the guy bought a new GPu to try Ethereum mining, saw that electricity is more expensive than his gains and is selling it now. I think he used a good power supply because his other sale is a Corsair TX850M Gold. He also said he did no modifications to the card, only the ten hours of mining. There is warranty for the GPU so it looks safe. Thank you for your answer!