NEW GPUs

A new GPU on the Hardware Market is a factory-sealed or OEM-surplus unit that has never been deployed in production. The hardware ships in original packaging with manufacturer documentation. Condition is identical to a direct OEM purchase — the difference is that supply comes from cancelled orders, over-provisioning, or channel-partner inventory rather than a live NVIDIA allocation slot.

Three primary reasons. First, allocations are awarded in lots that sometimes exceed buyer needs, leaving channel partners with surplus inventory. Second, projects get cancelled or rescoped after allocation but before deployment. Third, hyperscalers occasionally offload portions of large allocations to free capital for next-generation hardware. None of these involve hardware degradation.

For current-generation parts under allocation pressure such as B200 and H200, new secondary often trades at or slightly above MSRP-equivalent because immediate availability commands a premium over a 6 to 12 month allocation queue. For older parts where primary supply has eased such as A100, new secondary frequently trades below distributor pricing as channel partners clear inventory.

Often yes, but with conditions. NVIDIA enterprise warranty typically requires registration to a specific buyer at the original sale, and transferability depends on the channel agreement. Sealed OEM-surplus units from authorized distributors usually carry full warranty; cancelled-order returns and reseller channel sales may have reduced coverage. Confirm warranty status in the quote.

Typically 1 to 4 weeks for older parts where supply is established, and 4 to 8 weeks for current-generation parts where suppliers may need to source against your specific quantity and region. New B200 supply is allocation-constrained — expect longer lead times and request a current quote for live availability.

Time-to-deploy and capital deployment timing usually decide. If your training or inference roadmap needs capacity in the next quarter, new secondary at MSRP-equivalent or modest premium typically pays back through accelerated revenue. If you can wait 6 to 12 months and your buying power qualifies for direct allocation, OEM is more cost-efficient.