Chinese sellers are putting laptop GPUs on desktop cards, and you absolutely shouldn't buy one
Frankensteined GPUs have made their way back to online marketplaces
The surge in PC hardware prices has led to a surge in the sale of laptop GPUs being sold as desktop cards. These cards, which are soldered onto desktop boards, are being offered as a cheaper alternative. These cards, powered by salvaged laptop chips, are often sold on Chinese marketplaces like AliExpress, eBay, and Temu. Despite their low price, these cards are underpowered and unsupported, with no driver assistance available from Nvidia or AMD.
Buyers risk receiving a faulty card with no warranty or support. Before purchasing, verify the specs, connectors, and run your own benchmarks to ensure you're not getting a fake or poorly-configured card.
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