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Open Box/Excellent GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

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Best Buy has Open Box: GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD) on sale as listed below for $692.99 or less depending on condition. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Note: Availability for shipping/pickup may vary by location. Select stores may have good and fair conditions available for free store pickup only.

Available:
  • Open Box/Excellent $692.99
    • Works and looks like new. Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
  • Open Box/Good $667.99
    • Works like new. May have minor scratches or dents. May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Open Box/Fair $635.99
    • Works like new. May have larger dents or scratches. May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.
Specs:
  • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, RDNA 4 architecture, factory overclocked
  • 16GB GDDR6 video memory
  • GPU clocks: 2.52GHz base / 3.06GHz boost
  • PCIe 5.0 interface, 2.7-slot design with metal backplate
  • Ray tracing support; up to 8K resolution; supports up to 4 displays
  • Cooling: Hawk fans with alternate-spinning 3D active fan, server-grade thermal conductive gel
  • Dual BIOS (Performance and Silent modes)
  • Power indicator LED alerts you to power supply abnormalities
  • RGB lighting, controllable through GIGABYTE Control Center
  • Total graphics power: 424W; recommended PSU: 850W
  • Dimensions: 288mm L x 132mm W x 56mm H
  • Weight: 2.78 lbs
  • 3-yr warranty (parts & labor)
  • Model: GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD | SKU: 6617866
  • Ports:
    • 2x DisplayPort 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.1

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Best Buy has Open Box: GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD) on sale as listed below for $692.99 or less depending on condition. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for shipping/pickup may vary by location. Select stores may have good and fair conditions available for free store pickup only.

Available:
  • Open Box/Excellent $692.99
    • Works and looks like new. Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
  • Open Box/Good $667.99
    • Works like new. May have minor scratches or dents. May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Open Box/Fair $635.99
    • Works like new. May have larger dents or scratches. May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.
Specs:
  • AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, RDNA 4 architecture, factory overclocked
  • 16GB GDDR6 video memory
  • GPU clocks: 2.52GHz base / 3.06GHz boost
  • PCIe 5.0 interface, 2.7-slot design with metal backplate
  • Ray tracing support; up to 8K resolution; supports up to 4 displays
  • Cooling: Hawk fans with alternate-spinning 3D active fan, server-grade thermal conductive gel
  • Dual BIOS (Performance and Silent modes)
  • Power indicator LED alerts you to power supply abnormalities
  • RGB lighting, controllable through GIGABYTE Control Center
  • Total graphics power: 424W; recommended PSU: 850W
  • Dimensions: 288mm L x 132mm W x 56mm H
  • Weight: 2.78 lbs
  • 3-yr warranty (parts & labor)
  • Model: GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD | SKU: 6617866
  • Ports:
    • 2x DisplayPort 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.1

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Written by Nate650 | Staff

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Written by Eragorn | Staff

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This RX 9070 XT Gaming OC is a fast 3x8 pin card, but the main draw is tempered by repeated heat concerns tied to Gigabyte's thermal paste and cooler design. The open box status adds warranty uncertainty, with fine print and receipt details likely deciding whether Gigabyte will cover later artifacting or thermal problems. A quick temp check and FurMark run within the return window can help validate it, and undervolting or power limits may be needed. It looks better suited to buyers comfortable with some risk and possible tinkering.

Common Questions (5)

  • This model has reported heat problems tied to bad thermal paste application, and some units can run very hot. A quick stress test like FurMark within the 14-day return window can reveal whether your card is affected.

    BraveJuice7541MemorableSuit793MR_FLY_GUYhitman007

  • Warranty coverage may depend on what is printed on the receipt or order confirmation, and open-box status can make a claim sketchy. Read the fine print before buying, because Gigabyte may not honor a warranty claim later if the card was sold open-box.

    godfather927BraveJuice7541godfather927SpEddie

  • Repasting can help in some cases, but it may not produce noticeable temperature gains and can require the same thermal putty Gigabyte uses, adding about $10 in parts. Undervolting and power limits are a practical first step if you want to reduce heat without opening the card.

    BraveJuice7541Yukikazehitman007

  • The savings are relatively small because similar RX 9070 XT deals have been seen in the $720-$740 range. That makes this open-box card a gamble if warranty coverage is uncertain.

    MemorableSuit793godfather927

  • A Ryzen 7 5700X3D may bottleneck this GPU fairly quickly, especially in CPU-limited games. A 7800X3D-class processor is a safer baseline for pairing with the RX 9070 XT.

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Yesterday 4:09 PM
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BraveJuice7541Yesterday 4:09 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Gigabyte 9070xt have issues with heat due to bad thermal paste application. An open box one is pretty iffy
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Quote from BraveJuice7541 View quoted comment :
Gigabyte 9070xt have issues with heat due to bad thermal paste application. An open box one is pretty iffy
Would the return window be enough time to find out? (didn't know that)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help...0800050014
Yesterday 4:27 PM
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godfather927Yesterday 4:27 PM
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Great price but only concern would be whether the OEM warranty would apply to an open box purchase. Bit of a risk that you might have to eat the cost of a repair or new card in year 2 or 3 if you start to get artifacting or thermal issues.
Yesterday 4:42 PM
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BraveJuice7541Yesterday 4:42 PM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
Would the return window be enough time to find out? (didn't know that)https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help...0800050014
You could check the temps and still return it probably. The issue will be that Gigabyte may not honor the warranty since it's an open box so you may end up with problems a year or so down the line. One option may be to replace the thermal paste yourself, but that has its own risks.
Yesterday 4:48 PM
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MemorableSuit793Yesterday 4:48 PM
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You're not saving very much money to have a card that is very likely to not be covered under warranty. There have been multiple $720-740 9070XT, and while this is a fast 3x8-pin, that's still quite the gamble.
Yesterday 4:49 PM
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MemorableSuit793Yesterday 4:49 PM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
Would the return window be enough time to find out? (didn't know that)https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help...0800050014
You have 14 days. Plug it in, run Furmark. You'll know within like 30 minutes if it's going to have issues.
Yesterday 4:51 PM
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MemorableSuit793Yesterday 4:51 PM
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Quote from godfather927 View quoted comment :
Great price but only concern would be whether the OEM warranty would apply to an open box purchase. Bit of a risk that you might have to eat the cost of a repair or new card in year 2 or 3 if you start to get artifacting or thermal issues.
You'd probably want to hide the fact that it's open-box. Also, you should video record opening the box (or pick it up locally and check in store) to make sure the "void warranty" sticker is intact.

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myadidas1981Yesterday 4:51 PM
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There is one in good condition near me - worth the gamble? Currently running a 6800 on a 5700X3D with 32GB of DDR4, but would move that down to another system running a 3700X with 16GB of DDR4.
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godfather927Yesterday 4:53 PM
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Quote from MemorableSuit793 View quoted comment :
You'd probably want to hide the fact that it's open-box. Also, you should video record opening the box (or pick it up locally and check in store) to make sure the "void warranty" sticker is intact.
The OEM will go by whatever is printed on the receipt or order confirmation page. Better to read the fine print now before buying, rather than at the time you're trying to file a warranty claim on a $700 item.
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MR_FLY_GUYYesterday 5:00 PM
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Quote from BraveJuice7541 View quoted comment :
Gigabyte 9070xt have issues with heat due to bad thermal paste application. An open box one is pretty iffy
I had this version when it first released and it ran super hot and died after a week or 2. I returned. This is junk I promise you.
Yesterday 5:05 PM
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salvio007Yesterday 5:05 PM
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If these are open box and there's more than one available, it's usually a red flag of defect somewhere. Just stay alert, guys.
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turrboenvyYesterday 5:06 PM
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If the thermal paste is the problem, could you buy and reapply?
Yesterday 5:25 PM
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SpEddieYesterday 5:25 PM
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Quote from MemorableSuit793 View quoted comment :
You'd probably want to hide the fact that it's open-box. Also, you should video record opening the box (or pick it up locally and check in store) to make sure the "void warranty" sticker is intact.
Excluding the fact that it's open boxed during a warranty claim is sketchy and risky on its own. If you don't want to assume the risk, then just don't buy it and hassle yourself down the line.
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YukikazeYesterday 6:07 PM
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Theres someone who did a repaste and didn't really get any noticable gains in temps.

Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07dTC33JepM

Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qay9Md7_aE4

However there is another post on Tom's hardware that does show some minor improvements. I think it is just a poorly designed cooler.
https://www.techpowerup.com/forum...ix.351634/

You also need to buy that same thermal putty that gigabyte uses so thats like an extra $10 for a small container.

TLDR make sure you're running an undervolt and maybe even power limits if you're worried about temps on this card or any sort of overheating safety concerns.
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hitman007Yesterday 6:09 PM
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I had this specific card I did not experience heat issues but I know they are out there. The heatsink design is excellent so you can always repaste.
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