I found an OEM RX 6800 XT listed for €185 on a local marketplace and would like to upgrade from my RX 570. The price seems unusually low, so I want to make sure the card is genuine and working properly before paying. The courier allows me to open the package and test the contents on delivery. What should I check, and what software or benchmarks would help confirm the GPU's identity, condition, performance, temperatures, and stability?
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Fake graphics cards do exist, but outright counterfeit high-end cards are less common than ordinary scams, damaged hardware, or cards with undisclosed problems. An unusually low price deserves caution. If possible, use a transaction method with a meaningful refund or buyer-protection policy, and avoid paying until the card has been identified and tested.
If you can test it before paying, install GPU-Z and verify that the model, GPU name, VRAM amount, memory bus, BIOS information, and other specifications match an RX 6800 XT. Then run a demanding game or benchmark for around 10–15 minutes. Watch the temperatures, fan behavior, clocks, power usage, and output for visual artifacts or crashes. Task Manager or HWiNFO can help confirm that the card is being detected and behaving normally.
Buying locally and testing the card yourself is the safest option. Confirm that it displays an image, all video outputs work, the fans spin correctly, and the card is recognized properly by the system. A genuine card should also perform roughly as expected in a benchmark such as 3DMark or a demanding game. A quick inspection at delivery may catch a completely wrong item, but the courier probably cannot verify long-term stability for you.
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