SLI / one card now RMA

Big_JJ · Oct 27, 2016

Nvidia GTX 1070 Strix OC. Purchased one and just got the 2nd Card as a gift. I received the purchased card on August 11th and built PC at the start of September.
Well the purchased card is now Broken. Red, white and blue strobing lights. Asus will not replace, but only refurbish. (Garbage for a card used for 6 weeks)
Question:
Will this hurt me running SLI with a refurbished 2nd card?

Thanks!

SammChisnall · Oct 27, 2016

If the refurbed card works as it should then no it shouldnt have any effect, i would say run the refurb as your slave (secondary) card though so that the main bulk of processing is being put through the New card.

grmnlxndr · Oct 27, 2016

Normally, the refurbished products should pass some tests before going back to clients. Those items can be card replaced for other model (with no usage), cards repaired and changing the affected components to new ones or with aesthetics issues (as scratches, but not affecting the functionality). They come with warranty as well.
I would say yes, get the refurbished card, you shouldn't notice any difference. And as SammChisnall said, just in case use it as the secondary card.

Regards

Big_JJ · Oct 27, 2016

Thanks guys! Quick question. I am going to send back the 1st Card and just use the 2nd for now. Do I just plug and play (same exact card)?

SammChisnall · Oct 27, 2016

If its the exact same then yeah just install it and the drivers will pick up the Strix and work with it without any changes being made.

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