Rare GPUs / Unreleased GPUs

Mr.Scott · Jun 6, 2018

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?

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.

erek · Jun 6, 2018

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.

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 ..

Mr.Scott · Jun 6, 2018

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.

erek · Jun 6, 2018

Mr.Scott · Jun 6, 2018

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.

Was did you pay if I'm not being too forward?

erek · Jun 6, 2018

Mr.Scott said:
Was did you pay if I'm not being too forward?

Would it being Club3D make it less desirable?

Mr.Scott · Jun 6, 2018

Lol, no.
Any are desirable.

Face2Face · Jun 6, 2018

erek said:
View attachment 102105 View attachment 102106

Awesome and congrats. How did you end up finding it?

erek · Jun 6, 2018

Face2Face said:
Awesome and congrats. How did you end up finding it?

https://hardforum.com/threads/wtb-3...-vega-holocube.1948907/page-6#post-1043664819

Just hoping it's truly legitimate, but the guy seems real enough, heatware and all

Anyone seen this PowerColor one on YouTube already?

Face2Face · Jun 18, 2018

erek said:
https://hardforum.com/threads/wtb-3...-vega-holocube.1948907/page-6#post-1043664819

Just hoping it's truly legitimate, but the guy seems real enough, heatware and all

Anyone seen this PowerColor one on YouTube already?

I'd open to the box to make sure the card is there and take it out to inspect it. You can always have it shrink wrapped again.

erek · Jun 18, 2018

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.

erek · Jul 17, 2018

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

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:

erek · Jul 18, 2018

@Fouquin

Engineerin' Sample AMD FirePro W8000 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 Pro Graphics Card

Fouquin · Jul 18, 2018

erek said:
@Fouquin

Engineerin' Sample AMD FirePro W8000 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 Pro Graphics Card

I saw that pop up last night. Too rich for my blood.

erek · Jul 18, 2018

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

Fouquin · Jul 18, 2018

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

View attachment 104071

erek · Jul 18, 2018

Fouquin said:

what's your opinion, would you ever collect such a beast?

Fouquin · Jul 18, 2018

erek said:
what's your opinion, would you ever collect such a beast?

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.

Mr.Scott · Jul 19, 2018

Looks Mac Pro'ish

erek · Jul 19, 2018

seems to be an Apple Xserve PCI-X card

erek · Jul 21, 2018

erek · Jul 22, 2018

Asus Ares III New. |

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Ares-...637348?hash=item3b155009a4:g:Z0MAAOSw0GNbJ-t0

is this just an OEM 2900 XT ?
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=531606600662

Caring1 · Jul 24, 2018

erek said:
Asus Ares III New.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Ares-...637348?hash=item3b155009a4:g:Z0MAAOSw0GNbJ-t0

is this just an OEM 2900 XT ?
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=531606600662

1.

That price is a great joke, too funny.
2. I don't know but it looks like an old passive server card with a cheap Chinese blower tacked on the rear. I'd say fake, but could be wrong.

27MaD · Jul 24, 2018

3870x2 said:
Wasn't the 3850x2 a thing?

Hello my friend !! , finally found someone here who own a core 2 duo like me :laugh:

Ubersonic · Jul 24, 2018

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 |

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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System Name	Master
Processor	Pair of Xeon X5675's @ 4.3
Motherboard	SR-2 Classified
Memory	12 GB of Corsair Dominator GT's @ 2000 7-7-7-21
Video Card(s)	EVGA GTX680
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova 750

System Name	Beaver's Build
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Motherboard	Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WI-FI) - X570
Cooling	Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM 97 CFM Liquid
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory - 16-19-19-39
Video Card(s)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition
Storage	Inland 1TB NVMe M.2 (Phison E12) / Samsung 950 Pro M.2 NVMe 512G / WD Black 6TB - 256M cache
Display(s)	Alienware AW3225QF 32" 4K 240 Hz OLED
Case	Fractal Design Design Define R6 USB-C
Audio Device(s)	Focusrite 2i4 USB Audio Interface
Power Supply	SuperFlower LEADEX TITANIUM 1600W
Mouse	Razer DeathAdder V2
Keyboard	Razer Cynosa V2 (Membrane)
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro x64
Benchmark Scores	3dmark = https://www.3dmark.com/spy/32087054 Cinebench R15 = 4038 Cinebench R20 = 9210

System Name	Master
Processor	Pair of Xeon X5675's @ 4.3
Motherboard	SR-2 Classified
Memory	12 GB of Corsair Dominator GT's @ 2000 7-7-7-21
Video Card(s)	EVGA GTX680
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova 750

Rare GPUs / Unreleased GPUs

Mr.Scott

erek

Mr.Scott

erek

Mr.Scott

erek

Mr.Scott

Face2Face

erek

Face2Face

erek

erek

erek

Fouquin

Staff

erek

Fouquin

Staff

erek

Fouquin

Staff

Mr.Scott

erek

erek

erek

Caring1

27MaD

Ubersonic

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Storage	Kingston A2000 512Gb NVME
Display(s)	AOC 24" Freesync 1m.s. 75Hz
Case	Corsair 450D High Air Flow.
Audio Device(s)	No need.
Power Supply	FSP Aurum 650W
Mouse	Yes
Keyboard	Of course
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