Graphics How to test a 2nd hand graphics card?

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  1. onthejazz

    onthejazz What's a Dremel?

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    I have just purchased a 2nd hand graphics card. What is the best way to stress it to test it works properly?
     
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  2. Elledan

    Elledan What's a Dremel?

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    1) Inspect for visual damage.
    2) Insert in system with appropriate slot
    3) Run Furmark.

    If the card survives step 3 it'll survive anything :D
     
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    xaser04 Ba Ba Ba BANANA!

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    Assuming you bought it to game on then simply play some games on it.

    Furmark is a good way to test a GPU to its absolute limit although it isn't that representative of in game loads.
     
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  4. Elledan

    Elledan What's a Dremel?

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    Furmark will find out for sure whether there is anything wrong with the card. It's also known for killing cards with inadequate cooling, though, such as stock AMD HD 48xx cards :p
     
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