Amazon Buyer Warns of RTX 5060 Ti Scam After $1400 RTX 5080 Mix-Up

PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More A recent GPU delivery incident has caught the attention of PC builders after a user reported receiving the wrong graphics card from Amazon. While stories of incorrect or tampered orders aren’t new, this one stood out because it involved a high-end GPU that arrived as a much cheaper model instead. According to the user, they ordered an ASUS Prime RTX 5080 OC 16GB from Amazon. At the time of writing, this particular card is listed for $1,399.99 on Amazon (price tracker Camelcamelcamel shows a few changes in the past couple of months). However, as soon as the package arrived and the card was inspected, it became clear that something wasn’t adding up. Stay Connected Sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! By signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy. Leave this field empty if you’re human: It didn’t take long to figure out the scam The first major red flag was the power connector. The card inside the box had a single 8-pin PCIe connector. That immediately raised concerns, because the ASUS Prime RTX 5080 uses a 16-pin 12V-2×6 power connector. Additionally, the RTX 5080 box typically comes with an adapter that converts the 16-pin connector into three 8-pin PCIe cables. None of those were present in the package. After noticing the issue, the user shared photos of the graphics card and packaging on Reddit to ask for help. It didn’t take long for other users to point out that the card clearly wasn’t an RTX 5080. Several people noted that the design, connector layout, and overall appearance didn’t match the ordered GPU. The situation became clearer after VideoCardz looked into the issue. Based on the hardware details and images, they confirmed that the card was actually an ASUS Prime RTX 5060 Ti model (a GPU we’ve reviewed, if you wish to read more about it). The stickers on the GPU also showed signs of tampering and weren’t properly attached, suggesting the product may have been altered before being resold. The worst part is that the product was shipped and sold directly by Amazon, so someone might have bought it, swapped it for an RTX 5060 Ti, and then returned the RTX 5080 box with the RTX 5060 Ti inside. There’s an important lesson here for anyone buying expensive PC components. Always record your unboxing process, especially when ordering GPUs, CPUs, or other costly hardware. A clear video showing the sealed box, serial numbers, and the product inside can make refunds or replacements much easier. While Amazon does offer buyer protection, having solid proof can speed things up and prevent disputes.