Graphics Cards are Expensive in 2023 – Can Used GPUs Come to the Rescue?

Today we are taking a look at the new GPU prices used, and whether you are able to buy used graphics cards.

But before we dive, some context:

Graphics cards are expensive in 2023

Regular readers of this blog will know that, by argument, PC parts are moving in the wrong direction.

To explain this point, let’s go back on time. With the help of amazing internet archive, we can see that recently existed like 2017 Cheap The GPU on the logical enactment chart, starts less than $ 50, and appears in the “minimum” level.

From almost 2018 to this day, the cheapest stand on the Stendone GPU chart relatively at WH 90- $ 100, in the “entry” level, has appeared a full status above “minimum” for performance.

If you compare the 2018 chart to today, GPU prices are higher in each level. –

The most comparison is in the “wonderful” level. When the 2018 chart contradicts today, the prices of a balanced “brilliant” gaming blood GPU have been completely doubled.

Can used GPU prices help save the day?

This is a compelling question. You can’t get too far in discussing today Latest GPU releases (And the higher prices of their launch!) Without anyone you suggested to leave the latest generation of today’s latest generation Completely, And instead buy a previous generation or used graphics card.

In fact, the previous generation of cards appears significantly on the chart of logical increment. Today they are usually a huge price.

But about what Used Cards? Unfortunately, the official chart of logical increments does not consider any used PC parts. Understandable, but still boomers for bargainers.

Do not tell the logical Enform Staff, but as fake, if I had created a ‘used GPU chart’ last month, then only by the fictitious concept…

It would look like something like this:

A chart for used GPUs (mid -October, up to 2023)

Note on these prices

• • Latest Prices on this chart make up the latest reflection Latest GPU prices I saw on October 16, 2023, on the likes of Amazon and Navig.
  • Used Prices on this chart are the best prices I have seen on the eBay on October 16, 2023.
  • The price for the price Both the new and used GPU Can I get the lowest prices, while still able to choose between at least two sellers or variations for the same GPU? (With one exception, see the builtpoint exactly down).
  • * As an exception to the builtpoint, the new RX 550 4GB model linked to the official chart of logical inspectors was currently out of stock at the time of research at the time, so I entered the RX 570 8GB as a new alternative. It is available at the same time writing at the same price as shown for the RX 550 on the official chart, but performs better. At the time of writing, Just a seller To sell this card Latest However, at this price (on New EGG).
  • ** RTX 4060 is mentioned as an additional new price option at a very good level, as it has almost the same performance of the RX 7600 and the Arc A 770, and the price from the Arc A 770 is already included in the official chart.

Warning (Important!): Used GPU prices often change. This “chart” may not be absolutely correct that you see if you purchase for the GPU next week or even today or even today. If you are trying to use it as a direct purchase leader, your mileage may be very different.

Its purpose is as high as the general look at the “science” at prices than the new GPUs used. We’re trying to answer this question: “How much does it cost to buy used GPUs at the end of 2023?”

By comparing the new prices used vs

Two recommended use for this chart

• • The same price, better performance:
    • Start by identifying the price level (or a specific GPU) from the official chart (left to the left), and from the same level, see the GPUs in the “used replacement” column on the right. It should give you a Rough idea What can GPUS buy Used Government (new prices) Like the logical increment chart.
  • The same performance, better price:
    • Start by identifying a degree or GPU from the Official (new price) chart, and look Top one level (A tire cheap) in the “Used Alternative” column. This should make you guess what pricing I have done with GPU Similar performance (In some cases the same GPU model) but cheap in view of used discount.
    • Keep in mind that some degrees on this chart are quite large, and extends to a wide range of performance and price. Therefore, to be safe, compare the cheap “new” option against the cheap most expensive “used alternative” above the cheapest “new” option.

Key Techways: “Is it worth buying a used graphics card?”

So, did we manage to beat new cards for price? I’ll say “yes”. The lowest performance end of the chart is the most obvious, but the use of used purchases needs to get a slight additional cost at maximum prices.

Your answer to this question, though, you should consider the following key path and additional pieces of information.

Not all used GPUs are good deals

GPUs have a tendency to rotate together, especially with similar names, in some cases, in some cases, despite major performance differences. With a better identity of the name, the GPU maintains more prices in the used market than more unclear people. And the most current generation of GPU is rarely discounted on the used shopping sites, where you will probably buy these models only if you consider them. I tried to add only the GPU with a good used price in my chart’s “GPU replacement” column.

Seeing benchmarks that compare two or more GPUs directly to you are considering, in multiple sports, which of them perform well and which is the best way to confirm what is worth noting.

Low -end GPU levels see more benefit than used

Let’s take a look Minor Levels in ideal conditions with a strong system (using a good CPU and fast ram, and so), a Nvidia RTX 2060 should be almost lying Twice faster As RX 6400. (And pricing: an RTX 2060 can be purchased Used As almost the same (or slightly less) amount Latest RX 6400). The same amount is twice the performance.

About what Registration The level is okay, if you look at one level (this is a degree cheap) in the “Used Alternatives” column, he is The same rx 570But for Half -priceAlthough with Half a worm (4GB). My opinion.)

“Well, of course, the good value of the lower end is used,” I listen to you, “but what will happen to the high end?”

Savings in the middle level, but some real options of upgrade at the same price

Are watching Fair / good / very good (Part I) Combined level, you can save approximately $ 60- $ 70 to buy RX 6600 or RX 6600 Xt, About 30 % savings.

Used RTX 2070 offers comparison with RX 6600 or ARC A580 on minor discount. The used RTX 2080 will be much faster than the RX 6600 or RX 6600 XT at a very similar price.

High -end used GPU also offers savings but some upgrade options

Are watching Excellent Level, you can save approximately $ 80 at 3060 TI or 6700 Xt, buy used instead of new 25 % discount. Not too bad Or no used RTX 2080 TI or RTX can upgrade to 3070, respectively, compared to 3060 TI, to increase the performance of ~ 10 % to ~ 14 %, while still saving a little money. (RTX 2080 TI has 11 GB VRAM compared to RTX 3070’s 8GB VRAM, about it for relevant buyers.)

In my “Excellent tire (Part II)“, The new RX 7700 XT is not a particularly strong price – by viewing the alternatives used, at least one can upgrade to the RX 6800 XT used for at least one. 10 % improvement in performance while saving -30-30. Or despite the RTX 3080 and slightly savings ($ 40- $ 50) used in similar performance, though with a lower VRAM. Or a “side grade” from the RX 7700xt with similar performance (and more VRAM), which saves about 17 % of the cost.

Used GPU Market Past gets strange of $ 500

I was not sure that if I had seen half the list in this price limit, they were real, because there were some suspicious low prices by the new eBay consumers without the opinion/rating of the eBay.

It is also worth considering: Used prices for many current generation cards at this price location are the same or more from the new! Your lucky is better than me, but looking at what I see, I will not spend more than $ 500 on a personally used GPU.

Some sketch things about buying used

While researching this article, I have seen some sketches on eBay. Listing for Just box The GPU came in hundreds of dollars. Listing for Just a hat -sink Or Only the cooler ShroudNot the original GPU itself. Lists for just replacement Fan For GPU given. List with broken fans or burning marks. Deals that look good to be true (and some – I personally tried to buy GPUs for this price that it seemed to be a typeo, but the seller canceled the sale. I managed to get a different GPU for a more realistic price a few days later.)

Tips to buy on eBay

• • Purchase format: If you are not pleased with the auction, and prefer to pay the default price, just filter the “Buy Figure” to display the list of “buy it”. There are also lists of “offerings” for people who like to hug. (Remember to be good!)
  • The situation: There are many broken or listing “only for parts”. Filled the listing “condition” to exclude the listing “for parts or not working”.
  • ELSE: There are amazing numbers for “GPU accessories”, such as hats, fans, and water blocks. Filter most of these Minimum price Of the $ 100, if you are looking for more than a GPU $ 100. You can skim up the first several listings you see, and sets the first several listings Maximum value Filter about $ 20 or $ 30 more to see what options are.
  • Read the listing well before buying: Often the listing title and picture may seem as commonplace, but in detail it is mentioned that one of the fans has died, it has significant cosmetic damage, or the listing is actually “for parts” broken GPUs (despite your efforts to filter them). And once again, some listings are just a box, or just a hat sink, or a GPU that will completely send it to a different model box, or a list in which another model is mentioned in the passage (which accidentally shows it in search of another GPU). Make Double Before you make a purchase, you are paying what you intend.

You should usually be saved if the item you receive is not matching in detail. Check out eBay policies for full details. But, as you expect, I personally cannot guarantee you how to process.

Finally, there are some other factors around buying PC Parts. When buying a new, you get a warranty, which you do not usually buy when using (though some renewed units come with limited warranty periods). You have to do more research to find out what you are looking for and what is decent. You have to filter the broken GPUs and irrelevant lists, and you have to make it clear what you are getting. You have to stay comfortable with not knowing the history of the partial, and therefore you should not assess the longevity or internal state of this section with confidence. And you have to rely on the seller to some extent.

But if you do not refrain from any of it, then only for performance -to -price performances, used GPUs certainly, can help you increase your dollar a bit.