I'm considering buying a used RX 580 8GB graphics card. The seller got it from a used PC, and while it was likely used for mining, it seems to be in decent shape overall, with just some wear on the coolers. We've done some stress tests, and it reached 75 degrees Celsius with no issues, running games like CS 2 at 180-200 fps at medium settings without any drops. I'm really tempted by the price—only $50 when the average price here is about $100. However, I'm curious if anyone has ever had a card that seemed fine, only to fail shortly after, as I'm planning to use it for around six months before moving on from it.
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If you need it primarily for casual gaming or light workloads, the RX 580 still holds up. Just don't pay more than $70, since it's getting a bit long in the tooth.
Yeah, as long as it's in good condition, it's definitely a fair deal! I've got several PCs running RX-5xx cards, and they still do well for light tasks and gaming.
I’ve used RX 580s for mining before. Just a heads up: if the memory timings are changed in the BIOS (common with mining cards), you might need a tool like pixel patcher to get it recognized. It could take a bit of troubleshooting, so don’t panic if it's not recognized immediately.
For around $50, I’d say it’s worth it! Just make sure you keep an eye on it after the purchase. Used cards can be a gamble, but the price is great.
Exactly! It’s a steal if it works well.
I picked one up recently, and it runs great for most games at medium settings in 1080p! Totally worth it for the price you mentioned.
True! After using a GTX 660, this would feel like an upgrade.