Used RTX 3090s Now Top $1500 on eBay as Owner Hunts a Replacement
like_a_tensor · reddit · 2026-10-26
A Reddit user's RTX 3090, purchased for $750 in 2023, has failed (possibly a dead core) and is being assessed by a reputable repair shop. With used 3090 prices now exceeding $1500 on eBay, he notes he still has plenty of runway before losing money on the card.
Shopping for a replacement has proved frustrating: Blackwell cards cap out at 16GB at "bonkers" prices, and the AMD 7900 XTX won't work because his protein folding workloads require CUDA. He concludes anything close to his previous setup will likely cost over $1500 and is asking the community for recommendations.
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