I've got a VEGA 56 that keeps going blackscreen after a while, and it's definitely the GPU causing the issue. There are repair shops that specialize in GPUs, but I'm wondering if it's really worth the cost of about $40 for the repair. Should I go ahead with it, or just look for a replacement instead?
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Honestly, for a VEGA 56, it might not be worth the repair. You can find them selling for around $60+ secondhand. Instead of spending on repairs, you might want to consider saving up a little and grabbing an upgrade, like a GTX 1080, which can be found for about $80. Repairs are really more justified when the GPU still holds significant value.
If you're set on repairing, maybe think again. Used 1660 Supers go for around $120 in my area, and that's just not worth the investment when the VEGA 56's resale isn't much higher. Sometimes repairs can be a gamble!
I had a 3080 repaired for about $125, and that was totally worth it given its value. But with a VEGA 56, you're better off buying a used card rather than fixing it, unless you just really love that GPU. Just think about if you could find a similar replacement for a bit more than the repair cost—that might save you time and hassle.
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