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Would you pay less for a defective GPU?
- The graphics card market is currently chaotic due to stock issues and high pricing, leading to the availability of defective GPUs at discounted prices.
- Retailers like Alternate are offering GPUs with fewer ROPs, affecting performance, at the same prices, with reduced warranties but EU law protection.
- Selling slightly defective hardware isn't new, as manufacturers often disable faulty cores in CPUs and GPUs to create lower-tier versions.
- The demand for graphics cards is high, making even cut-back GPUs sellable despite not performing at full capacity.
- The pricing of defective GPUs like the ROP-compromised RTX 5090 may not offer significant discounts compared to fully functional models.
- Considering the already high prices of GPUs, paying full price for defective units might seem unreasonable to some consumers.
- Nvidia's products have faced various issues, including missing ROPs, affecting performance levels and causing dissatisfaction among buyers.
- While defective GPUs may appeal to some looking for cheaper options, the pricing strategy may not align with expectations given the market conditions.
- Alternate selling defective GPUs highlights the challenges in the current graphics card market, where even sub-par products are in demand.
- The willingness of consumers to pay for GPUs with reduced performance but near-full price raises questions about the value proposition in the current market.
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