# Buyer Finds Fake RTX 3090 on FB Marketplace October 22, 2026 at 08:48 PM > A $50 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 purchased on Facebook Marketplace was revealed to be a modified Radeon R9 280 hidden inside a fake cooler. A buyer known as **Blighted Agent** recently purchased an **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090** Founders Edition for $50 on **Facebook Marketplace**. The seller warned that the GPU and VRAM might be missing, but the buyer intended to use the PCB for a custom RTX 3080 20GB project. Upon inspection, the buyer found a glossy PCB finish instead of the standard matte, a glued **NVLink** cover, and empty connector ports. A teardown revealed a **Gigabyte Radeon R9 280** 3GB PCB inside, which was physically cut on both sides to fit the NVIDIA cooler. The modified Radeon board was missing five memory chips and its display connectors. The buyer confirmed he will not attempt a repair, instead publishing the teardown as a warning to others about the significant risks of buying from second-hand marketplaces. #GPUscam #RTX3090 #FacebookMarketplace [#PCGaming]() [#TechNews]() ## Related news ## [AOC Launches AGP277QKM 425Hz QD-Mini LED Monitor]() October 18, 2026 at 02:55 PM ## [be quiet! Unveils Light Wings Pro IO Fan Series]() October 14, 2026 at 06:49 PM ## [Corsair Launches HS80 v2 MAX Wireless Headset]() October 10, 2026 at 08:51 PM ## [Elecom Unveils 8-in-1 USB-C Dock With Dial Knob]() October 8, 2026 at 04:50 PM ## [GPU Prices Surge as RTX 5090 Costs Skyrocket]() October 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM