The decline in cryptocurrency rates has positively affected the price of gaming graphics cards. The price has dropped so much that many stores are willing to sell graphics accelerators at a loss. Just to clear out morally outdated computer components from their shelves. Notably, the highest price drop is demonstrated by Rtx 3060 Ti graphics cards. New cards are sold cheaper than Rtx 3060 with less memory. Naturally, this looks strange.
Rtx 3060 Ti Graphics Cards with Hynix Memory for a Penny
It’s very simple. The problem for the Rtx 3060 Ti lies in the presence of defective memory modules. Hynix video memory with the marking H56G32CS4DX 005 cannot withstand not only overclocking but also normal testing. And the most frustrating thing is that the manufacturer has not yet acknowledged its fault. Accordingly, the repair of the graphics cards falls on the owner. Fortunately, Chinese stores are full of Hynix video memory chips marked H56C8H24A1R S2C, which are not defective.
Of course, buyers are not interested in Rtx 3060 Ti graphics cards with Hynix memory. And their prices are rapidly falling. Judging by user reviews, the cost may even decrease to that of the previous generation of graphics cards. After all, the repair cost, considering new chips, will be roughly equal to this price difference.
We know who is to blame – Hynix. But there are too many defective graphics cards in stores. To avoid losing customers, sellers resort to trickery. They offer to buy Rtx 3060 Ti supposedly without defective memory on trading platforms. Someone might believe and buy, start using it, and then be unable to return the product because it was used. Only a few return graphics cards to the seller. Therefore, it is better to avoid these graphics accelerators altogether.
