NVIDIA GPUs Repurposed in Counterfeit Products and Desktop Modifications

Experts warn consumers about potential issues with warranty, driver support, and performance.

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 GPUs are being repurposed in various ways, including being used in counterfeit products and being modified for desktop use.
Scammers have been found selling counterfeit GeForce RTX 4090s at low prices, with the GPUs turning out to be empty or replaced with a different chip.
A Chinese firm has reportedly designed desktop cards that feature repurposed NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 mobility GPUs onboard.
Chinese sellers are selling the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090M and the GeForce RTX 4080M mobile GPUs as desktop GPUs, with performance on par with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti.
Experts advise consumers to be wary of these products due to potential issues with warranty, driver support, and overall performance.