should I trust this craigslist offer

[Blakewalk]

i was looking on Craigslist for a gpu when I found this listing:

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/sop/d/asus-gtx-1070-strix-8gb-oc/6621761231.html

the price seems too good to be true but I am not very experienced when it comes to buying 2nd hand gpus. I have not messaged him because I don't want to get involved in this unless I am comfortable with it first. Obviously I'll ask for more pictures of the card if I message him and a test if I meet him, but what should I be looking for?

P.S. If you live nearby don't steal it.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

It's a broken card. Why would you even consider it?

The card itself is functional, but every time the fans kick in, they kick up to 100% and stay there until a reboot.

I'd absolutely trust that seller. He's going out of his way to tell you that the card is broken.

 

[norcalsc]

no it's damaged

 

[canadianvice]

Protip: unless you seriously intend to do hard repair on something (and it's always more broken than it seems) you shouldn't, least of all with a private seller.

Anyhow, that's a "no" for me dawg.

 

[USAFRet]

You can absolutely trust that guy.
He's told you, straight up, that the GPU is busted.

Being busted, however, means you shouldn't buy it.