Buying a used delidded 10900K with a copper heat spreader

[Bobbysixjp]

As per the title, there is a used 10900K for sale that has been delidded and the standard heat spreader repelaced with a copper one. They have also added liquid metal. 

Is there any risk in buying it? 

[Blue4130]

3 minutes ago, Bobbysixjp said:

As per the title, there is a used 10900K for sale that has been delidded and the standard heat spreader repelaced with a copper one. They have also added liquid metal. 

Is there any risk in buying it? 

Yes, any time you buy something used there is a risk. Doubly true for modded items. 

[comicsansms]

I would not buy a used de-lidded CPU. Liquid metal can and will fuck up your CPU if incorrectly applied.

Unless it is absurdly cheap, just don't.

[SorryBella]

There's a saying in a car community: Dont buy someone else's project car unless its from your friend or family.

 

Same sentiment here. Dont get modded components unless you know that seller wont ghost (your close friends/family members). But if it is in a massive bargain, go on frankly.

[Bombastinator]

Put me down for a “not trusted” vote too.  If they nicked that silicon even a little during delidding it’s trash.  There are other possible issues too with the liquid metal, but just the “it’s delidded” is enough for me.

[Random_Person1234]

Generally I would not recommend getting a used modded computer part. How much is it compared to a non-delidded used 10900K?

[Bobbysixjp]

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[Bobbysixjp]

4 hours ago, Random_Person1234 said:

Generally I would not recommend getting a used modded computer part. How much is it compared to a non-delidded used 10900K?

 

It’s not that much cheaper than a new 10850K so I’ll give it a miss.