Condition grading guide
Sellers report condition facts; GPUCircle moderation assigns the final A–D grade from the proof package. Every grade must pass the same safety and FurMark evidence gates.
Like New
Looks and behaves as new. Original packaging and accessories present. No repaste, no pad swap, no cooler change.
- Wear
- None visible
- Temperatures
- Reference range
- Repairs
- None
- Returns
- Full protection
Good
Honest daily-driver condition. Minor marks, maybe a fingerprint on the backplate. A thermal repaste is allowed and must be disclosed.
- Wear
- Light cosmetic
- Temperatures
- Within 10% of reference
- Repairs
- Repaste only
- Returns
- Full protection
Fair
Scratches, scuffs, a slightly bent bracket or noisy fan. Everything must be photographed and described. Still fully functional.
- Wear
- Visible
- Temperatures
- May run warm or loud
- Repairs
- Disclosed repairs allowed
- Returns
- Full protection
Heavily Worn
Heavily worn but fully functional and safe. Maintenance may be recommended and every issue must be disclosed. Grade D never means broken, failed, artifacting, liquid-damaged, or for parts.
- Wear
- Heavy cosmetic wear
- Temperatures
- Safe, passing range
- Repairs
- Maintenance recommended
- Returns
- Full protection
If a card is misgraded
A buyer who finds the card is worse than its grade opens a dispute inside the inspection window. Evidence is reviewed under the returns and enforcement policy. No refund, adjustment, or account action is automatic.