Would you buy a used GPU?

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May 14, 2013
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I'd say it depends on your situation. I tend to go new-only, but after upgrading to a triple monitor setup, the cost of 2 680s/a 690/a Titan was enough to make me consider buying used. Then after dealing with scammers on forums, I began to question whether buying new might be worth the peace of mind...
 

Aikouka

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I've always heard that you should do Craigslist meet-ups in public, and that sentiment has even been mentioned here; however, how would you test the card well enough in a public setting prior to handing the money over?