On Chinese websites to sell used goods, the fake GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card has been determined, actually turned out to be RTX 3090. This is reported by Tom's hardware portal.
It should be noted that the scammers created fake goods with the original table from the RTX 4090, on which the GA102 graphics processor is installed in RTX 3090. They also change the labeling of the processor on the AD102 to comply with the RTX 4090.
One of these video cards has been proposed for 3800 yuan (about 47.7 thousand rubles) on the grounds of a state -not working state. The buyer has planned to restore equipment, but the autopsy shows that the video card is not the original RTX 4090.
For a non -prepared user, determining fake might may be difficult. However, experts immediately noticed the inconsistency: The fraudsters polished GA102 and renamed it in the AD102. However, experts may notice the trace of intervention, such as this shows that the number of capacitors is inappropriate and lacking marks on GDDR6X memory chips.
Experts note that the similarity of the contact diagram of GA102 and AD102 makes the installation process almost no hinder. Video card owners are recommended to carefully check equipment from experts when buying in the secondary market.
Previously, a video card tasted a computer was presented.