Buying R9 280X Tri-x OC used for bitcoin mining?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
H

Hans Fuhrmann

Reputable
Aug 25, 2014
33
0
4,530
I found an R9 280x Tri-x OC (orange one with 3 fans) for only $200. They cost around $300 on newegg. In the description they say they used it for 3 weeks but then they couldn't use it because of something with the ACIS? So would I have any problems buying and using this card?
 
Solution
coozie7
Maybe they meant the ASIC number which is a measure of the card 'quality', if it's not high enough bitcoin miners can't overclock the card or run it quite as hard-remember they're aiming at 24/7 operation, not normal use here.
Personally, I don't like used hardware and seldom advise its purchase but, if the seller has good positive feedback I'd give it a try, if not, I'd leave it alone.
Sort by date Sort by votes
coozie7

coozie7

Champion
Jun 2, 2007
10,015
10
59,215
Maybe they meant the ASIC number which is a measure of the card 'quality', if it's not high enough bitcoin miners can't overclock the card or run it quite as hard-remember they're aiming at 24/7 operation, not normal use here.
Personally, I don't like used hardware and seldom advise its purchase but, if the seller has good positive feedback I'd give it a try, if not, I'd leave it alone.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom