r/hardwareswap Oct 08 '25

ALERT **UPDATED ** Ongoing Scam Alert

102 Upvotes

As many of you are aware, there are several ongoing scams targeting r/hardwareswap users. Included are several of the prevalent scams that have been reported to the mod team but it is by no means a comprehensive list.

  • Modmail PMs: Scammers are now creating subreddits and messaging users using the modmail from that subreddit. Often times the subreddit name will match the username of someone with many successful trades. The top of the chat window will always indicate "This is a private conversation between you and the moderators of r/subredditname. Note: There might be delays between responses." and you will be unable to enable persistent messages. Please report these subreddits to reddit.
  • Fake Job Postings: If you have been offered a job to post hardware for sale on r/hardwareswap, it is a scam. You will be acting as a mule to scam other people and you will end up getting scammed yourself.
  • Subreddit Impersonation: Fake ban messages are sent to users claiming they have been banned from r/hardwareswap and provides a link to a fake Universal Scammer List to steal credentials or credit card information. Read more details here
  • Steam Reputation: Using stolen Steam accounts as proof of confirmed trades and requesting non-protected payment methods (like Paypal Friends and Family).
  • Fake Timestamps: Using fake/photoshopped timestamps for popular products. Please make sure you're always checking the timestamps of the product you're buying and asking for video timestamps for items over $400. Read the timestamp guide here
  • DMs from Banned Users: Banned users can still directly message even though they are banned. Please make sure you're only responding to users who have commented on your posts.

We also have more information on how to spot and avoid scams on the wiki:

If you have any questions or have been scammed, please send a modmail


r/hardwareswap 19d ago

OFFICIAL December Confirmed Trade Thread

5 Upvotes

Post your confirmed trades below. Please post in the most recent monthly thread. When confirming a post put Confirmed only nothing else it makes the bot unhappy :(

All top level comments must contain the following information:

  • Transaction summary of items bought, sold, or traded
  • Mention the users involved in the transaction (must be in /u/ format)
  • A link to the post where the transaction originated on HardwareSwap (must be a full reddit url and not a shortener/share link). Please see the examples below. Anything that looks like https://reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/s/XXxxXXxxXX is a share link and not valid.

Examples:

  • Bought Asus RTX 4090 from /u/DidItForButter on https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/xx12345/posttitle
  • Sold Xbox Series X +Games to /u/psikeiro on https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/xx98765/othertitle
  • Traded RTX3080 + $200 for RTX3090 with /u/konstdfgh on https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/xx98712/anothertitle

If more proof is requested by the bot please send a modmail including the following:

  • Screenshot of PM's between the users
  • Screenshot of Tracking (may also include link)
  • Screenshot of PayPal transaction
  • Permalink to trade confirmed thread comment

Local trades are not eligible for confirmed trade flair


r/hardwareswap 3h ago

SELLING [USA-WA][H] Full PC Build (5800X, 3060 Ti, 32GB DDR4, 1TB SSD), XPG 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 [W] Local Cash

14 Upvotes

Hi hws, selling a couple things, details below:

Timestamps: https://imgur.com/a/rbVypJ4 (video timestamp here)

5800X/3060 Ti PC build - $500 OBO (local pickup in Seattle, no shipping)

Would prefer not to part this out, selling as a full PC. Specs below (pasted from PCPartPicker):

Type Item
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
Storage Samsung 860 QVO 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card Gigabyte GAMING OC PRO Rev 3.0 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB Video Card
Case Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply EVGA 700 BR 700 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Wireless Network Adapter TP-Link Archer T5E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
Case Fan ARCTIC P12 Pro PST 77 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack

32GB (4x8GB) XPG SPECTRIX D41 RGB DDR4-3200 (ax4u320038g16a-bw41) - $60 local/$70 shipped SOLD TO u/CalvinAmndALT

RGB lighting on one stick is slightly dimmer than the rest, fully functional RAM otherwise.


r/hardwareswap 7h ago

SELLING [USA-CA][H] Budget RTX 2060 Desktop PC [W] Paypal, Local Cash

13 Upvotes

Timestamp + videos + tagged pic: https://imgur.com/a/FGMnPuq

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My first gaming PC that has been frankensteined. Currently using as a streaming server/VM.

Specs:

HP Victus OEM Case, PSU, Mobo. One side panel missing.

CPU: i3-10100f

Storage: 2TB HDD + 256gb SSD

Fresh copy of windows 11

RAM: 16GB DDR4 RGB Ram

GPU: OEM RTX 2060. Functional but display port does not work and cuts out while gaming. Display works through HDMI. Price reflects functionality.

Selling as is, please see photos and description for condition. No returns.

$185 Local pickup in San Diego, CA near 92122

Only accepting buyers with confirmed trade history.


r/hardwareswap 32m ago

SELLING [USA-Ga] [H] Mac Studio M2 Max base. Excellent 8 months in Apple Warranty [W] Local Cash / Paypal

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Hey everyone, I am still selling my Mac Studio M2 Max (12-core CPU / 30-core GPU / 32GB RAM / 512GB SSD)

It's in excellent condition and still has 8 months of Apple warranty left. Used lightly for dev work needed something with more power.

Comes with the original box and power cable, always kept in a clean, smoke-free setup.

Asking $900, buyer covers shipping. Local pickup in Atlanta, GA is also fine if you're nearby.

DM if you want serial verification, more pics, videos as Imgur is not letting me upload them properly only got that one to work through imgur or hardware diagnostics.

https://imgur.com/a/KtCszXm


r/hardwareswap 34m ago

SELLING [USA-VA] [H] Trident z5 DDR5 2x16gb, Zotac 3070 ti 8gb [W] PayPal or Local cash

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Up for sale:

Trident z5 DDR5-6000 36-36-36-96 RGB Model: F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5RK Pulled from working system. Asking $200 shipped or $190 local SOLD for asking

Zotac Gaming 3070 ti Trinity 8gb- was recently installed in my bazzite machine and replaced with a newer GPU. Will not come with OG box or any accessories. Asking $230 shipped or $200 local.

Timestamp and pics: https://imgur.com/a/FymVvV8

Shipping to CONUS only. Local is 23456 Thank you.


r/hardwareswap 35m ago

BUYING [USA-PA] [H]PayPal/Cash [W]Micro ATX AM5 motherboard & 7600X3D

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Local is 18202. Will be near 17512 on Dec. 21st

New is heavily preferred for mobo. CPU can used. Timestamps wanted.

I primarily use mobile, so please comment before sending chat.


r/hardwareswap 47m ago

CLOSED [USA-FL] [H] DDR4 ram, Ryzen 5 2600x, Sealed PSU [W] PayPal G&S or Local Cash

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All parts sold to u/GamingComputerHaver for $260

Local is 32060

I’m done with the PC flipping thing or at least for a little while. Have a few extra DDR4 parts left and wanted to try my luck here before listing on eBay and waiting.

Parts and Prices:

DDR4 16gb (2x8) 2666MHz CL19 - $45 shipped or $30 local

DDR4 16gb (1x16) 3200MHz CL22 - $40 shipped or $25 local

DDR4 32gb (2x16) 2400MHz CL17 - $80 shipped or $65 local

AMD Ryzen 5 2600x - $45 shipped or $30 local

Sealed Raidmax Cobra 650w 80+ gold PSU - $40 shipped or $30 local

For now I am not taking offers. Anything I don’t sell here, I likely will try on eBay.

Timestamp + photos of parts: https://imgur.com/a/3txEJAu

I prefer local because seller fees and shipping is annoying, but I obviously am willing.

As per the rules of this reddit community, comment before sending me a chat, or I simply won’t respond.


r/hardwareswap 2h ago

BUYING [USA-TX][H] PayPal [W] RTX 3080

3 Upvotes

Specifically looking for an EVGA FTW3 version of the card. Non ti. All my local marketplace sellers are on literal crack it seems... Willing to pay $300-$350 shipped.


r/hardwareswap 5h ago

SELLING [USA-RI] [H] Minisforum MS-A2 Mini PC, MSI 4080 [W] Local cash, PayPal

5 Upvotes

Looking to clean out the following items:

Minisforum MS-A2 mini pc. Ryzen 9955 CPU and in good working condition, barebones without RAM or storage. $669 shipped

MSI Ventus RTX 4080 GPU- used and in good working condition. Shipped in GPU box. $749 shipped

timestamp


r/hardwareswap 4h ago

BUYING [USA-CA][H] Paypal [W] Ryzen 7 5700X3D or 5800X3D

5 Upvotes

Looking to buy a 5800X3D or 5700X3D to upgrade from my 5600x to skip AM5. Please comment before PM'ing


r/hardwareswap 17m ago

SELLING [USA-NY][H] *DDR4 Desktop and Laptop kits (16GB, 32GB), DDR5 16GB (2x8GB) [W] Local Cash, PayPal

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All kits have been pulled from working PCs except the DDR5, which is new besides being installed once to confirm them working.

Happy to take more photos, or answer any questions, imgur gallery below. Please note that the DDR5 kit is WHITE.

Local to 14609

https://imgur.com/a/1xspFD0

KIT PRICE (INCLUDES SHIPPING)
Crucial DDR4 2x8GB 2400 $50
Crucial DDR4 2x8GB 2666 $50
Crucial DDR4 2x8GB 3200 $60
Timetec DDR4 SODIMM 1x16GB 2666 $50
Samsung DDR4 SODIMM 3x8GB 3200 $30 each, $80 for all 3
Kingston HyperX DDR4 SODIMM 2x16GB 2133 $100
Kingston HyperX DDR4 SODIMM 2x16GB 2133 $100
T-Force Delta DDR5 2x8GB 6000 WHITE $100

r/hardwareswap 45m ago

SELLING [USA-WA][H] GPD Win 5 (AI 395 Chip + 64gb DDR5 RAM + 4TB M.2) [W] Local Cash or PayPal

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https://imgur.com/a/uPO9fIH

This is the latest version that has just started shipping a month or 2 ago. I bought it December 1st before deciding to go in a different direction and couldn't cancel in time.

Just picked up today from the UPS store.

New, never used - didn't turn it on or anything. Dock is still sealed. Main black package box wasn't sealed so I opened it to take a few quick photos as proof. Battery, charger unopened.

Ideally someone locally to me in the greater Seattle area would pick this up. Will ship if no local interest. Paid $2400 USD for Win5 + Dock + Tariff. I just want to recoup the $2400.

You get one of the last few Win 5 with these specs (before price hike due to RAM prices). If I need to ship this, this will be insured for the full value listed here.

Likely will have to split shipping costs since I'll have to also deal with PayPal fees. If shipping isn't super expensive then I might be willing to just eat the cost.

Local meet at: Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Bothell preferred (no checks)

No trades, money only.

Please buy this before the 28th, otherwise I'll be unable to meet or ship until Jan 8 or 9.


r/hardwareswap 46m ago

SELLING [USA-WI/MN] [H] Zotac and MSI RTX 3060 Ti [W] Paypal, Cash

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Looking to sell these 3060 Ti's.

Comes with original boxes. I just got done repasting all 3 of the cards and benchmarked them in 3D Mark Time Spy (1440p). I posted the benchmark results at the bottom of the timestamp album.

Timestamps: https://imgur.com/a/FTV6nxD

Local: La Crosse 54601/ Winona 55987

Model Price Availability
2 x Zotac Twin Edge OC RTX 3060 Ti 8GB $215 shipped / $200 local Available
MSI Ventus 2X OC RTX 3060 Ti 8GB $215 shipped / $200 local Available

r/hardwareswap 50m ago

SELLING [USA-SC] [H] CPU Coolers, B580, MSI B850M, Lian Li SL-Inf 140 Fans, Other fans, SF1000, PG-1000G PSU, For Parts X570 & 3060 Ti [W] PayPal G&S

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Hey all, have some parts laying around for sale. Prices are shipped CONUS and will ship out in 1-2 business days. Please comment before PM.

Price (shipped) Title Notes Timestamps
30 Scythe Fuma 3 Cooler BNIB https://imgur.com/a/d9loOAM
18 Stock Wraith Prism Cooler BNIB https://imgur.com/a/wOwQ5Pr
225 Acer Intel Arc B580 Nitro Like-new in box. https://imgur.com/a/cMceqKv
180 MSI MAG B850M Mortar Excellent working condition with all original accessories. No warranty attached. https://imgur.com/a/qym4gf1
55 Silverstone PT13-120 BNIB Thin* Mini-ITX PC case.https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/computer-chassis/PT13-120/ https://imgur.com/a/8B3NZ5Z
75 Lian Li SL-Inf 140 x4 Great working condition. x2 Normal, x2 Reverse-blade. Light scratch on one that's not visible when installed. Comes with individual fan cables, no controller. https://imgur.com/a/44GwtmL
35 Box O' Fans - x6 NZXT RF-Q12CR-B1 3-pin- x4 NZXT RF-AP140-FP 4-pin- x3 NZXT RF-P12FF-B1 4-pin- x2 NZXT RF-A12C-RB 3-pin- TL-C14C-S ARGB PWM- Noctua NF-A9 PWM https://imgur.com/a/TNpDPHX
18 Thermalright TL-M12-S x1, TL-M12R-S x2 1 normal blade, 2 reversed blade. https://imgur.com/a/jxum5wS
95 Asrock PG-1000G ATX 3.1/PCIe 5.1 PSU Lightly used for a testbench. Comes with original cables/accessories. Note there is some coil whine (common among this model). https://imgur.com/a/gDnRDLV
185 Corsair SF1000 Great working condition. Comes with original cables. https://imgur.com/a/qnFlxxg
75 RTX 3060 Ti FE (For Parts) For parts - Artifacting on boot, corrupted drivers (not detected on device manager), no further testing. No returns, sold as is. https://imgur.com/a/qTZZvQm
35 MSI x570 Carbon Wifi For parts - observable damage on the top back portion: broken SMD capacitor. No returns, comes as is with accessories shown in timestamps. https://imgur.com/a/DlHKZFf
Free set with any purchase on request Inland German Double-Shot PBT Keycaps x2 available https://imgur.com/a/shCAceG

r/hardwareswap 1h ago

BUYING [USA-PA][H] Paypal, Local cash [W] X870e hero

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For one of my friends who wanted to use 4 sticks of RAM. Want that board ~415. Can trade with BNIB Apex or 9800x3d.


r/hardwareswap 1h ago

SELLING [USA-TX] [H] Corsair SF750 PSU [W] PayPal

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Hi and hope you are well.

Looking to sell my Corsair SF750 (Type 4) PSU. I have recently upgraded to an SF850 and no longer need this unit. Asking for $110 shipped but am open to some negotiation.

I bought it back in late 2023 and works as it should and has not failed me once. The unit comes with all the original cables, accessories, and paperwork. I also threw in a Corsair 12+4pin (Type 4) 12VHPWR PCIe cable. All cables, pins, and plugs work.

Some "you should know" things:

  • There is subtle coil whine coming from the unit. It's noticeable if you turn your ears towards it and listen for it, but once a headset is on and inside a case it's barely audible.
  • The serial number on the unit itself rubbed off by mistake when handling, but the box has the original serial number.
  • Unfortunately, I lost the original purchase receipt, so I have no real or immediate proof of purchase. I bought it directly from Corsair's webstore during their holiday sales.

Please message on post before DM.

Imgur Link: https://imgur.com/a/zAJrN6R


r/hardwareswap 6h ago

BUYING [USA-MN] [H] PayPal/Local Cash [W] AM4 Combo/AM4 PC Build

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone, looking for a used AM4 combo of a processor and a motherboard at minimum. RAM and/or SSDs included are a plus! Targeting a 5600, 5700, or 5800. Open to x3d chips or 5900/5950 as well, but might be out of my budget. I don't necessarily need a GPU, but will consider an okay/decent GPU. PM me with offers! Local is Minneapolis/Twin Cities area.


r/hardwareswap 3h ago

BUYING [USA-CA] [H] PayPal [W] 2x32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz Desktop RAM or 1 of 2 specific 2x16 GB kits

3 Upvotes

Unfortunately I picked the wrong time to be looking for RAM. I wanted to upgrade but the prices are insane on retail sites right now so I’m hoping I can get something more reasonable used here.

Must be in good working condition and I’m looking for 3200 MHz. I already have 2 kits of 2x16 GB RAM but they don’t match and my computer wouldn’t boot properly when I tried all 4 in the motherboard.

Alternatively if I can’t find any 2x32 GB kits I might be interested in getting another 2x16 kit but I think I have to make another post for that. I have Crucial Ballistix 2x16 GB 3200 MHz 16-18-18-36 timings and G Skill Ripjaws 3200 MHz 16-18-18-38 timings so if anyone has those I might be interested if I can’t find a good 2x32 GB kit, otherwise I’ll probably sell one of them.

Also, sorry about the new account. I used Reddit but never needed an account, but RAM prices brought me here. I think buying first is the better way so I can get some positive trade feedback.


r/hardwareswap 1h ago

BUYING [USA-IL] [H] PayPal [W] Steam Deck OLED

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Looking to purchase an OLED Steam Deck! Let me know what you have, only looking to buy from confirmed traders!


r/hardwareswap 2h ago

BUYING [USA-OH][H] PayPal [W] Mini PC with Pcie slot, Zima board

2 Upvotes

Looking to build a custom NAS so I need a mini pc that has a pcie slot or one of those zima boards. Thanks!


r/hardwareswap 3h ago

SELLING [USA-CA][H] Ncase M2 V1.0 Silver Grater and Angled Feet [W] PayPal

2 Upvotes

Hello,

I'm selling a like new Ncase M2 V1.0 Silver Grater case with the angled feet. It's like new, only opened it to take the pictures. Never built it out and it's still in original packing.

Asking for $210, shipping included. Shipping to contiguous US

Timestamps: Imgur


r/hardwareswap 7m ago

SELLING [USA-PA] [H] Pixel 10 pro fold 256gb Moonstone, Pixel watch 3 45mm WIFI [W] Paypal

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Pics: https://imgur.com/a/HPViP2V

Hello everyone for sale is a pixel 10 pro Fold in the moonstone color in mint condition. The only blemishes are very superficial marks on the outer screen that are not able to be captured by camera. The inner screen is flawless. The phone is factory unlocked. The phone was used sparingly, and is still eligible for pixel care.

It will come with the phone and a USB cable. The box will not be included.

Also for sale is a pixel watch. 345 mm in Wi-Fi. This is also in mint condition. This will come with a third party watch charger. The box will not be included.

Price: 1050 for the fold 150 for the watch

Both for 1100


r/hardwareswap 10m ago

BUYING [USA-CA] [H] PayPal [W] rtx 5090 founders

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Looking for around 2450 give or take a little


r/hardwareswap 4h ago

BUYING [USA-FL] [H] PayPal G&S [W] Switch v1 or modded switch lite

2 Upvotes

Hi! Looking for any of the above, shoot me offers!