First let me start by saying the ordering process went smoothly. I received several updates as to the status of my order and shipment there of. When the item came, (which was fairly quick), it was packaged professionally in an anti static sealed bag, then wrapped in two layers of bubble wrap. The item itself looked brand new, I knew going in that it was a used part when I bought it. But since my computer was almost 11 years old, finding a new card would be cost prohibitive. So I was expecting a slightly blemished etc condition, and was pleasantly surprised when I saw it, it looked brand new. Some back ground on why I needed a new graphics card. My original card started acting up, periodic colored pixels or squares would randomly flash, this got progressively worse as time went on. Then it would freeze the screen or even cause the computer to restart. I could get it to work, but only for short little applications like checking email, word processing etc, but whenever I would tax it the problems would start back in. So I took out my old card and put in the replacement. When I turned on my Mac, I could kinda see the back light was working, but all monitor activity was nonfunctional. Blank screen. Took it apart, checked all connections, still nothing. Put my old card back in, it worked, but still had its issues. This was an exact make and model replacement card so I can only assume it’s just DOA. So that’s where it stands now. Like I said, my computer is 11 years old and I was trying to extend its life a little more as other than the video issue there was really nothing else of note wrong with it.
