Hey everyone, I came across a PNY Verto 4070 ti being sold for $300, but there's a catch: the seller claims they messed up a BIOS flash. They said that if I have an EEPROM flasher, I could potentially fix it. I'm curious to know if this sort of issue is typically an easy fix or if I should be cautious. If the description isn't detailed enough, what other questions should I ask to get a better understanding of the situation?
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From my experience, flashing a BIOS can be straightforward for those who know what they're doing, but it can be risky. I've done several BIOS flashes, even on laptop GPUs. However, I wouldn’t take the deal myself. You could offer to help the seller fix it first, and if it works, then consider buying it. That way, you know what you're getting into.
Honestly, if it was a simple fix, the seller would have already done it. You might want to consider that. It's also possible that there are more issues than just the BIOS. If you can’t figure out how to address this, it’s probably not worth the hassle for you.
Just a heads up, sometimes people sell bricked GPUs under the pretense that it's just a BIOS issue. They could have damaged the card in other ways, so make sure you’re careful with this. Ask the seller more about what happened during the flash and if they tried any recovery methods. If they can’t provide solid answers, it might be a red flag.
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