LeeWonky

When was the last time Intel unlocked an i3? Honestly, that is awesome!

I'm literally waiting for the store to open, LOL!

I heard someone bent a 4770K and he used a normal "do you even lift, bro?" screwdriver. Seems like user error to me.

The impact it took (since it also hit a car's wheel and a fairly big rock) was strangely enough to: 1.) Knock the AIO pump/etc.../I forgot the term off (I'll admit on this one that I didn't really screw it in at acceptable torsion because I was changing its thermal paste, but when I heard the movers came in, I just screwed it back on for the sake of just screwing it back on and reapplying the thermal paste there), which exposed the chip's die... which got dented after getting hit on the rock. Talk about consequences... 2.) I used my chip to test Z87 and Z97 boards at the local stores. The chip was confirmed dead after five board tests... thus why I canvassed and came across the 2600K for $100. Well, its $100... can't argue with the price.

Just requoting since I got the answer I needed

Well, Asus and Gigabyte Z77 boards are what they have. I'm guessing Asus was more trusted than Gigabyte during that time. I'm just not really confident with buying second-hand parts because of "previous end-user's fault" kind of thing and what not. The part that I don't know what those boards have been through is what scares me. But oh well, not much to worry about based on the posts here.

Welp, I didn't much have of a choice. Alright, I guess I'm all set. Alright, looks like I'm feeling more confident now. I can't afford a lawyer. Plus the judicial system here in the Philippines is craptastic. Money>Evidence is what happens here. Oh wait, its more of money=evidence in a sense of how much you can pump cash to win, regardless of evidence.

Well, I could. I just wanted to know a bit more on what to watch out for in terms of second-hand boards that I miss out. I mean, if I have the board/s tested, I may have not asked them to test certain parts that I may need. Plus, its not qualified for returns. Sorry if I'm like this. First time I've had to buy second-hand parts on something im not totally knowledgeable of.

Anything I have to worry about with second-hand boards? Or I can neglect that?

Well, just out concern as a consumer, is there anything else I'd worry about in terms of motherboards other than support? I forgot to mention that the motherboards he has for sale thats compatible are second-hand, so I don't know what kind of abuse each one had. Well... I'm gonna copy-paste my rant from another thread cuz I'm kinda too lazy to retype it.

Well, its $100, is that a decent price for it?

Backstory: Shit happened to my rig when I was moving... basically FUBAR'd. The only thing that physically survived is the PSU... but I'm not gonna gamble on using it since I hear rattling inside it... so I guess it doesn't count as a functional survivor. I'm currently using an internet cafe for internet access and a bit of entertainment. Rig that I had before it got demolished (no photos because I didn't wanna see it again after the accident): I forgot to mention I paid taxes and shipping too for the rig. So, yeah... After that fiasco, I was out canvassing for parts. Then I came across an allegedly still-sealed 2600k (by allegedly, I mean I went in and asked how much and they showed me the box and still has the seal... could be meticulously resealed for all I know) for $100 and a package option of them throwing in an Asus Z77 Sabertooth for $70 more (though they have other Z77 motherboards for sale, but not packaged with the allegedly still-sealed 2600K). But, here's the thing, lets pretend this is second hand and has been in service and has yet failed or something, is it still worth getting the 2600K? Incase someone asks and want to suggest just in case, my budget's under $800.

I'm betting badly made cocaine.

I honestly thought Dirty Bomb had potential. I was dead wrong.

I think thats more of a consumer misconception or something rather than what falls under the four categories I listed down (which are more of how companies have offended the consumers kind of thing) unless someone can clarify this for me.