I'm building my first PC and recently bought a second-hand 4070 Super AERO from a liquidation website. It arrived today, but I noticed something strange. While the serial number checks out on Gigabyte's site, the card looks exactly like a 4080. It came in a 4070 Super box, and both the model number and serial number say 4070 Super. I don't have the rest of my PC parts yet, so I can't test it. Could this actually be a legit 4080? Why does it say 4070? Also, I found some bent heatsink fans and a mysterious electrical piece inside the box. I'm really unsure if I got scammed here. Have any of you experienced something similar?
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The model number actually matches the 4070 Super, but some visual differences do make me wonder if it's not what it claims to be. The backplate does look more like a 4080, but it's hard to say for sure without plugging it in or taking it apart. The warranty seems intact, so that’s a good sign.
Those bent fins and the broken capacitor definitely raise some red flags. Bent fins are mostly a cosmetic issue, but a capacitor being broken could be serious. If it's damaged, it might lead to a short circuit, damaging other components in your PC when you plug it in. Be careful!
Yeah, I'm concerned about that capacitor too! The size of the card seems off too—looks more like a 4080 than a 4070 Super.
Bent heatsink fins are probably not a dealbreaker, but a broken capacitor is concerning. You might not know if it works until you try it out. It could be a dud, so take precautions before testing.
Right? I might be risking the other parts if it is broken.
Definitely check with the seller about a refund, especially with the broken parts. But you're right, proving it's defective might be tough without the rest of your setup. Hope you can sort it out!
Yeah, they mentioned I need to show it's not working, but I can't do that yet!
You should download GPU-Z from TechPower Up to identify your card. It's usually reliable, but be careful if you're trying to plug it in before fully assembling your PC. If you can, test it in a known working setup if you can find one. Good luck!
Is it safe to plug it in if my power supply doesn't have enough wattage?
I took more pictures of the capacitor piece—[here](https://imgur.com/a/oWClZc4). Any thoughts?