overclocking a refurb?

[Tym]

how much overclock should you expect from a refurbished video card? would it be a LOT less than a new one or the same potential? ;o
i really need to know :d

 

[Matt761]

I dont think it being a refurb would make a difference on overclcoking potential.

 

[dippy_skoodlez]

I dont think it being a refurb would make a difference on overclcoking potential.

Naa.. dont see why it possibly could, unless it was ruined before you got it.

 

[Damian]

Someone might've RMAed it because it didn't o/c to their expecations... dunno what's your chance of getting that kind of card.

 

[dartor]

It's just like most things in electronics, you take your chances with what you get. One refurb might o/c better than a brand new card or vice versa. It all depends on the magic smoke and electron fairies in the board and your ability to lure them out.

Unless the card was massively hooped when it was RMA'd then the card should be every bit as good as a brand new one. And even if there was problems, they are typically sent back to the manufacturer for repair. They fix it and then turn around and sell it. Albeit at a lower price as it is no longer "brand new".

On the other hand you are probably saving some money and it depends what you want more: megahertz or moolah.