MP 1,1-5,1 Keeping old original cMP components

[Sossity]

I have just replaced the original graphics GPU from my 5,1 mac pro, It had a meltdown, and replacing the graphics card seems to have restored it for now, but do I need to keep the old graphics card? I think it had died, I was getting blank screens, and then tried to boot to a colored striped screen before installing the new card.

I also have replaced the original RAM sticks with some compatible OWC RAM sticks. Do I need to keep the old ones?

I am not seeing any reason to hang onto the old graphics card if it is dead, if it still worked, maybe, but of dead, should it go?

 

[hwojtek]

And what exactly do you plan on doing with a non-functioning GPU?

 

[Sossity]

And what exactly do you plan on doing with a non-functioning GPU?

I would like to get rid of it, but I read somewhere that one should keep the old parts, but in this case, I do not see a good reason to keep a broken GPU around, so I was asking for some input.

 

[hwojtek]

Again, how do you imagine a non-functioning card to be of any use to anyone in the future? It's garbage. Dispose of it according to your local selective waste procedures.

 

[tsialex]

Again, how do you imagine a non-functioning card to be of any use to anyone in the future? It's garbage. Dispose of it according to your local selective waste procedures.

While for the OP itself could not be really that useful to keep the failed GPU, I disagree with your point that it could not be useful to anyone.

Someone can need a fan/connector/bracket/whatever, I frequently scavenge parts from failed boards and for some components it's the only real source of replacement parts.

 

[hwojtek]

That's where selective waste management comes to play, you don't recycle electronics for parts in the US? Back here we have companies that collect such hardware, dismantle it and sell.

 

[Sossity]

That's where selective waste management comes to play, you don't recycle electronics for parts in the US? Back here we have companies that collect such hardware, dismantle it and sell.

Ok, sounds good for where you are, are you in Europe? but not all places or situations are the same as for you, so take that into consideration before you question or try to debate me or stir an argument about it, I was only asking, and as another poster said, it might be useless to you, but for others it might for scrap parts. Not everyone is like you or in your situation, and, there are other points of view besides your own that matter.

 

[Sossity]

While for the OP itself could not be really that useful to keep the failed GPU, I disagree with your point that it could not be useful to anyone.

Someone can need a fan/connector/bracket/whatever, I frequently scavenge parts from failed boards and for some components it's the only real source of replacement parts.

Would it be worth it for me to try to sell for parts on eBay?

 

[tsialex]

Would it be worth it for me to try to sell for parts on eBay?

When the seller test/identify the defect and states what is defective, it's easier to find a buyer. Some GPUs parts have enough value, like the heatsink/fan, that it's worth selling it.

 

[Diablo360]

If it’s a higher end gpu you might be able to sell it for parts/repair on eBay

 

[Sossity]

This was the GPU I had; https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MC742ZMA/

 

[Diablo360]

This was the GPU I had; https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MC742ZMA/

I’m not sure if a DOA version of that card is worth anything at this point. The cost to ship and ebay/PayPal fees will probably eat up most of the funds (if theres even a buyer). I’d just toss it if you’re sure it’s dead

 

[Sossity]

I’m not sure if a DOA version of that card is worth anything at this point. The cost to ship and ebay/PayPal fees will probably eat up most of the funds (if theres even a buyer). I’d just toss it if you’re sure it’s dead

Yeah, that is what I have been wondering, eBay fees and shipping can add up, and eBay has been very slow for me of late for some other non computer items I sold.