Hi,
I ordered a PNY GTX580 XLR8 over the weekend with a certain reputable UK hardware supplier but after unboxing it, I'm wondering whether I've been sold a refurb or return.
It's not so much scuffing/scratches on the protective film (although I thought it was on the actual card at first) that's made me suspicious but the fact that the (fairly worn looking) box wasn't shrink wrapped but taped with a security sticker and inside was just a simple resealable anti-static bag as opposed to the foam/plastic cases that everybody else's card seems to come in.
There could be a good reason for the state of the packaging but I can't figure out why the card inside isn't the model listed on the website OR the box.
I've tried to search for the PNY model/product IDs to try and clarify things but coming up with any reliable information seems impossible, although I've emailed PNY to seek clarification.
I've uploaded pictures of the card/packaging/IDs at imgur.com/a/Bqccx (can't post links). Sorry about the whole upside down thing; not sure why Imgur has done that but I'm guessing it's something in the EXIF data.
The product ID on the box (and website): GMGTX58N2H15ZPB
The actual product ID of the card: GMGTX58N2H15Z-OTE (zero info on what this actually is)
Could anybody possibly shed any light on this? If not, opinions will do. I haven't named the retailer as I'm not sure if they've done anything wrong, yet.
Thanks in advance!![]()