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Rare GPUs / Unreleased GPUs

erek said:
if one were to procure a brand new in the box and unsealed one, would it be a major blunder to unseal it to verify the contents?
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Could be seen both ways.
1) Could be unworking or a fake.
2) Unopened real thing has much greater value.

Me personally, I would probably not open it.
 
Mr.Scott said:
Could be seen both ways.
1) Could be unworking or a fake.
2) Unopened real thing has much greater value.

Me personally, I would probably not open it.
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I'm still nervous about this, but I just bought an unopened Club3D XGI Volari Duo V8 ... won't have it in my own hands til expected delivery of Saturday ..
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Club3D was one of the brands that I think had actual retail versions out. I remember reading a non handpicked review about that but I can't remember where.
 
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Mr.Scott said:
Club3D was one of the brands that I think had actual retail versions out. I remember reading a non handpicked review about that but I can't remember where.
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Was did you pay if I'm not being too forward?
 
Lol, no.
Any are desirable.
 
I have some updates, I received the Volari Duo V8, and also purchased an ES GeForce FX 5800 Ultra with the Green Translucent Shroud...

I really don't doubt that the volari is in there and will eventually get it x-rayed, but won't open the shrink wrap. I received total verification and confirmation on reputation of the source from Kyle Bennett owner of [H]ard|OCP. It would be so publicly known that i got ripped off if so.





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picked up this seemingly close to prototype with a bodge wire board ...

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also can't recall if i shared this, but took a gamble and booted up the Volari with the bulging caps... the sealed one is still sealed:

 
What is this? I don't even recognize the slot configuration of the actual card itself

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erek said:
what's your opinion, would you ever collect such a beast?
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Personally, no. I focus on usable hardware. A strange card to clutter the shelf is neat, but I much prefer one I can plug in and play with.

The only reason I might consider something like that is if the price is extremely agreeable.
 
Looks Mac Pro'ish
 
seems to be an Apple Xserve PCI-X card
 
 
T4C Fantasy said:
hey everyone, i would like people to list any and all concept/unreleased/ or just rare gpus

Company | AIB | Graphics Card | Actual Card | Release NVIDIA | ASUS | V9999 Gamer Edition | GeForce 6800 AGP |
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That's not a rare GPU, in fact it was probably one of the most common 6800 cards ASUS sold, including myself I know at least five people who had one.
 
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