Stress Testing

Guide outlines steps to detect fake GPUs in secondhand marketplace deals

A guide on avoiding GPU scams advises buyers to be wary of unusually cheap listings on sites like Facebook Marketplace and eBay, and to verify in-hand photos aren't stolen stock images by reverse-searching them. It recommends meeting sellers in person to physically inspect the card and run a stress test using HWiNFO's sensor and stress-test tools to check temperatures and clock speeds before purchase.