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rajan1311 · 12-25-09, 08:05 AM

In recent years, there have been lots of reports of fake graphics card being sold in the market. These are basically low end graphics cards that have a modified BIOS to show that they are some high end GPU. Recently, a friend of mine had got a 9600GT from this place called cost to cost in Nehru Place. He was not satisfied with its performance so he asked if something was wrong. When i had a look at the GPUZ screenshot, it was clear, it was a fake and he was cheated. He had paid Rs4000 for it and the shop refused to replace it for him. They said nothing is wrong and said he could do nothing about it.Here is a picture of the box of that card, just see, no branding , no specification , nothing !!

Here is the GPUz screen shot of the fake:

Here is what it should show:

So, if any of you will be buying a new graphics card, please be carefull. Please pay some Rs500 extra for a decent brand instead of these no brand fakes.

My friend had reported this to Nvidia, but no word from them as of now.

imrock · 12-25-09, 08:52 AM

thanks for giving attention.........

i am going to buy a graphics card.

will report here the website from where i will buy and plz check it for me.

just4kix · 12-25-09, 09:49 AM

The first screenshot is pretty clear that there is no brand name on the box, etc.

But I could not make out anything from the second screen shot.

imrock · 12-25-09, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kix

The first screenshot is pretty clear that there is no brand name on the box, etc.

But I could not make out anything from the second screen shot.

i think he gave the 2nd screenshot because he wnated to tell us that although the configs r right, the screen looks dull.

rajan1311 · 12-25-09, 10:34 AM

^no

The specifications shown by GPUz prove that the card is a fake. It is not a 9600GT as the specifications do not match (shaders, bus width,ROPs,etc). The card was actually an OEM 8600GS, which have a modified BIOS (name change etc) which just shows the card as 9600GT.

imrock · 12-25-09, 10:38 AM

see is this real or fake?can it be shipped in india?
Sapphire ATi Radeon HD 5770 1GB graphic card, prices

and what is Sapphire and XFX and all?

rajan1311 · 12-25-09, 10:58 AM

these are GOOD brands. XFX, sapphire, MSI, Gigabyte, power color, are all good brands. Just have a look at newegg for some customer reviews.

imrock · 12-25-09, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajan1311

these are GOOD brands. XFX, sapphire, MSI, Gigabyte, power color, are all good brands. Just have a look at newegg for some customer reviews.

newegg doesn't ship in India.and ebay and rediff doesn't have the 5770.

Quote:

Originally Posted by imrock

see is this real or fake?can it be shipped in india?
Sapphire ATi Radeon HD 5770 1GB graphic card, prices

and what is Sapphire and XFX and all?

answer my question plz!is it real or fake?

rajan1311 · 12-25-09, 11:25 AM

I said just see newegg for product reviews.

Yes that is original.

If you are in delhi, i suggest you buy from SMC in Nehru Place.

imrock · 12-25-09, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajan1311

I said just see newegg for product reviews.

Yes that is original.

If you are in delhi, i suggest you buy from SMC in Nehru Place.

no i am not in delhi..

but my cousin lives there...i will tell him...

also plz give suggestions where can i buy GFX online?
i need a gaming one....(also rajan now come to mine thread)

12-25-09, 08:05 AM	#1
rajan1311 Just a member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bangalore Age: 19 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 3	Fake Nvidia Graphics cards In recent years, there have been lots of reports of fake graphics card being sold in the market. These are basically low end graphics cards that have a modified BIOS to show that they are some high end GPU. Recently, a friend of mine had got a 9600GT from this place called cost to cost in Nehru Place. He was not satisfied with its performance so he asked if something was wrong. When i had a look at the GPUZ screenshot, it was clear, it was a fake and he was cheated. He had paid Rs4000 for it and the shop refused to replace it for him. They said nothing is wrong and said he could do nothing about it.Here is a picture of the box of that card, just see, no branding , no specification , nothing !! Here is the GPUz screen shot of the fake: Here is what it should show: So, if any of you will be buying a new graphics card, please be carefull. Please pay some Rs500 extra for a decent brand instead of these no brand fakes. My friend had reported this to Nvidia, but no word from them as of now. Last edited by rajan1311; 12-25-09 at 10:31 AM.

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12-25-09, 08:52 AM	#2
imrock The Master Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chair Posts: 2,180 Rep Power: 6	thanks for giving attention......... i am going to buy a graphics card. will report here the website from where i will buy and plz check it for me.

12-25-09, 09:49 AM	#3
just4kix Guardian Angel Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 10,170 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 23	The first screenshot is pretty clear that there is no brand name on the box, etc. But I could not make out anything from the second screen shot.

12-25-09, 10:34 AM	#5
rajan1311 Just a member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bangalore Age: 19 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 3	^no The specifications shown by GPUz prove that the card is a fake. It is not a 9600GT as the specifications do not match (shaders, bus width,ROPs,etc). The card was actually an OEM 8600GS, which have a modified BIOS (name change etc) which just shows the card as 9600GT.

12-25-09, 10:38 AM	#6
imrock The Master Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chair Posts: 2,180 Rep Power: 6	see is this real or fake?can it be shipped in india? Sapphire ATi Radeon HD 5770 1GB graphic card, prices and what is Sapphire and XFX and all?

12-25-09, 10:58 AM	#7
rajan1311 Just a member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bangalore Age: 19 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 3	these are GOOD brands. XFX, sapphire, MSI, Gigabyte, power color, are all good brands. Just have a look at newegg for some customer reviews.

12-25-09, 11:25 AM	#9
rajan1311 Just a member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bangalore Age: 19 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 3	I said just see newegg for product reviews. Yes that is original. If you are in delhi, i suggest you buy from SMC in Nehru Place.

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