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The video explores concerns around the legitimacy of lesser-known GPU brands sold on platforms like Newegg. The speaker investigates by purchasing and testing these GPUs, uncovering issues such as refurbished and rebranded products. Newegg's marketplace model is profitable but raises questions about product quality. Despite inconsistencies and signs of wear in some cards, brands like Yeston, Sironia, and Milsi are recommended based on performance. The importance of transparency in refurbished products is highlighted, along with the introduction of Delete Me, a service for data removal to prevent privacy breaches.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker questions the legitimacy of lesser-known GPU brands being prominently displayed on e-commerce platforms like Newegg and Amazon. The speaker expresses concerns about the possibility of refurbished or scam GPUs being sold at discounted prices. The speaker decides to investigate by tasking their labs team to buy and test these GPUs, which leads to surprising findings. It is revealed that these GPUs are part of a marketplace model where Newegg acts as an intermediary, providing services such as payment processing, communication management, and credibility for lesser-known sellers. This marketplace model is profitable for Newegg but raises questions about the quality and authenticity of the products being sold.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses purchasing graphics cards from Newegg. They ordered eight cards from unfamiliar brands, which mostly turned out to be different from what was searched for, with one being a GTX 1660 and the rest being 1660 Supers and a 1650. They mention that only three cards seemed new after a physical inspection. The 1660 Supers from Yeston and Milsi, and the 1650 from Sirhonya showed no signs of use, included warranty cards, and had good components. The Elsa card was delayed but eventually arrived, and the Kinology 1660 Super had a different design from the expected Korn brand version.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses several graphics cards and their potential issues. They observe signs of wear, refurbished components, and similarities between different brands of cards. Some cards show wear and inconsistencies in branding, suggesting possible refurbishment and rebranding by sellers. The speaker notes that three of the cards are likely new, one possibly new, and the rest potentially refurbished. They also mention the uniform clock speeds and other specs across the cards, indicating a refurb and rebrand scenario. The segment concludes with plans to test the cards further to determine their origin.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses testing various graphics cards, including the 1660 Super, Manajui 1660, and Sihonriya 1650. The 1660 Supers performed consistently well, with the Manajui 1660 also keeping up. The Sihonriya 1650 underperformed, which may be due to its lower power consumption. The GPUs tested were confirmed to be legitimate Nvidia products. Support responses from sellers were positive. The reviewer does not recommend brands like Manajui, 51Risk, and Kinology, but suggests considering Yeston, Sironia, and Milsi based on performance and price.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the value and transparency of refurbished products, highlighting the importance of knowing what you’re paying for. They also introduce Delete Me, a service that helps remove personal data from online platforms to prevent privacy breaches and fraud. Delete Me offers effective data removal solutions with advanced tools and expert assistance, making the process quick and efficient. Viewers are encouraged to visit joindeleteme.com/linustechtips and use the code LTT for a 20% discount.