Nvidia has taken a stand against the distribution of counterfeit graphics cards from the GTX 10, GTX 16, and RTX 20 series. This decision follows the surge of fake video cards being sold under these names by unlicensed brands, such as 51RISC, Corn, and Mllse, on multiple Chinese e-commerce platforms.
Nvidia and Chinese e-commerce platforms are working together to fight the sale of counterfeit graphics cards in China. To avoid purchasing fake cards, Nvidia advises opting for the newer 30 or 40 series cards from official partners and steering clear of cheap knockoff cards or mobile GPU modified desktop cards. These cards are typically repurposed for cryptocurrency mining or adapted from mobile GPUs, and are sold at suspiciously low prices. In response to this issue, Nvidia has joined forces with major Chinese e-commerce platforms, including JD.com, Douyin, Pinduoduo, and Tmall, to ban the sale of used, refurbished, or counterfeit Nvidia 10, 16, or 20 series video cards. This measure specifically targets these series, as they have been the most affected by the cryptocurrency mining craze in recent years, while the 30 and 40 series remain relatively unscathed.
Nvidia strongly encourages customers to purchase the more recent 30 or 40 series cards from recognized official partners to avoid falling prey to counterfeit graphics cards. The company has distanced itself from these counterfeit brands and recommends exercising caution when encountering deals that seem too good to be true or modified mobile GPU desktop cards.
To further address the counterfeit graphics card issue, Nvidia is actively collaborating with leading e-commerce platforms to eliminate these unofficial graphics cards from the market. JD.com and Douyin have already started prohibiting the sales of used, refurbished, or falsely advertised graphics cards from unauthorized brands, while Pinduoduo and Tmall have implemented specific sales criteria for used and refurbished cards.
Nvidia Cracks Down on Counterfeit Graphics Cards in Collaboration with Chinese E-commerce Platforms
