Fake GPU

Kilbane

Hagrid Look-A-Like
Where to start?

So I needed a cheap and cheerful GPU to go in a rig before upgrading next year.
So the hunt was on, eBay is always a good place to get something cheap. So after a quick search I found a GTS 450 (I have heard some good things about these little wonders) ending in a matter of minutes. Result, won it for £12!!

So the postman turned up this morning with a parcel, only 2 days after winning the bid, what service!

So this is what arrived :

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As you can see, not a stock cooler, and certainly not branded. So after a quick chat with a few friends, we decided to delve a little deeper.

PCB :

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And the grand unveiling of the chip :

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And finally :

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So my thoughts :

First off who in their right mind would fake a GTS 450? It's not really a card that is going to sell for a high value, but on the flip side when performance isn't a premium, how many people would notice?
So now comes the fun of trying to identify the chip and see what it really is.
It seems the market genuinely is becoming filled with fakes. Not only on the high end market either.
So guys, I will update with any information I find out.
 
Wow, that is an old GPU.

You best start an ebay dispute ASAP and use the evidence you have to force a resolution.

Ebay are usually very good for siding with the consumer.
 
Wow they are actually for sale in the UK and some one has bought one...

I'm surprised. I thought this was a USA/China thing.
 
Wow they are actually for sale in the UK and some one has bought one...

I'm surprised. I thought this was a USA/China thing.

You've been able to get these in the UK for ages now, Kilbane isn't the only one to fall foul of this scam. Remember that 780TI that turned out to be a flashed 750 :lol: Just google "varemy" you'll see ;)
 
8600 was a horrendous card lol. sold quite a few on the strength of the 8800 but the difference was night and day.
and given it should be a 450.. well the difference between them would be astronomical.
 
So I emailed the guy who sold the card. Had a full refund within 10 mins with a note saying keep or bin the card as he honestly didn't know it was fake ............. I don't believe it for a second. Either way, has proved to be an entertaining day!
 
So I emailed the guy who sold the card. Had a full refund within 10 mins with a note saying keep or bin the card as he honestly didn't know it was fake ............. I don't believe it for a second. Either way, has proved to be an entertaining day!

Happy days! One less fake on the market.
 
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