What back GPU/s do you have ?

[chaparral]

Guys what backup GPU's do you keep ?
(That if do keep any )


Am going back & forward if i should try sell an old GTX 1080 i have or keep it as a back up.

 

[alex24]

A GeForce 7400GS (maybe, could be wrong). It can’t be far off 17 years old or so but it’s PCI-E and can help me eliminate GPU issues if that POSTs and any other GPU or iGPU doesn’t. It rattles round in a drawer with other dead GPUs and random tools and thermal paste. Still works.

Don’t see the point in keeping a backup of a higher performance GPU myself but depends on your circumstances.

 

[Rroff]

I always keep 1 GPU back, though the 3070 from my gaming PC went into the eGPU enclosure for my Legion Go when I upgraded to the 4080 Super and I've still got my 1070.

 

[dholdi]

I've kept a R290 for years in the garage just in case

 

[chaparral]

Think i also still have a 780ti in loft, But not sure if it still works as i had some problems with the system it was in at the time.

Only a few months ago i had a clear out and dumped two 8800gtx's and two GTX 275's plus i gave my mate my other 780ti

 

[Gerard]

An r9 290 and a gtx 480 kicking about. Also a few old voodoo cards but they're relics at this point.

 

[chaparral]

An r9 290 and a gtx 480 kicking about. Also a few old voodoo cards but they're relics at this point.

You got me wondering what did i do with my old GTX 580's now

 

[xaldub]

None. I just have the iGPU on my 7800X3D if the **** hits the fan.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

None

 

[rare]

I think I’ve got 100+ at this point. But I wouldn’t really call them backups although they can be used for that. Just more about collecting…

 

[lsg1r]

iI have got an old hd5450 and 1060 6gb now as back up gpus.

 

[Gabby]

Run a 3080Ti with 2 cards in a drawer; 2080 and a 1080. Don't know why I keep the 1080 TBH.

 

[alex24]

Lots of your backups are better than my main card! Radeon RX 570 8GB.

 

[The_Arbiter]

I've got two builds so a full backup i guess. But the old pcie cards are so cheap i probably wouldn't bother with a backup GPU as i don't use my computers for work or do enough gaming to be bothered about waiting a few days to get a new card.

 

[SoundsGood]

I think I’ve got 100+ at this point. But I wouldn’t really call them backups although they can be used for that. Just more about collecting…

Pics needed

 

[tamzzy]

1050ti without any pcie-gpu connectors required
will run on a lemon psu if required lol

 

[JediFragger]

Am going back & forward if i should try sell an old GTX 1080 i have or keep it as a back up.

You have a cpu with gfx inside, that's good beer money sitting there!!!

I keep NOTHING!!!!

 

[arc@css]

None now, though a little while back I did have a GT1030.

 

[rare]

Pics needed

I need to take them all out and get a big picture at some point!

 

[Pulseammo]

A GTX 770 which a friend kindly gave me during the last mining boom / pandemic / gpu shortage when my 290x decided to die. I later "fixed" the 290x by bios flashing it to remove defective ram channels so I have that as well now.

Also have an iGPU these days as well, it was more of a selling point for me this time around after having an unusable PC when the 290x died.

It's nice to have a backup GPU which is somewhat capable (just relive some old gaming memories), but if you know you have the funds to afford something new should your current card die then really you just need something powerful enough to see you through an RMA or until you buy something.