Used CPU and GPU

[Waffle_paradox]

I'm just wondering if theres any risk in buying a used CPU/GPU, since im planning on making a little build with a 5600X, but want to stay on budget.

[Tetras]

The risk is the warranty (or the lack of it) and whatever level of service/reliability is attached to it.

[Waffle_paradox]

1 minute ago, Tetras said:

The risk is the warranty (or the lack of it) and whatever level of service/reliability is attached to it.

Gotcha, if I buy one ill make sure too check it

[okkee]

43 minutes ago, Waffle_paradox said:

I'm just wondering if theres any risk in buying a used CPU/GPU, since im planning on making a little build with a 5600X, but want to stay on budget.

The first risk is you're buying a broken/defective product. If possible, be there physically to check if its working before buying, otherwise try asking for benchmarks or use something with buyer protection like ebay. 

Second risk is a degraded product. You buy a gpu and the previous owner never cleaned it. So just look out for things like that and if you can handle it.

Lastly, as already mentioned, there is the lack of warranty. If it breaks, you gotta find your own way of fixing it. If that doesn't really bother you then it's whatever.

 

Also, try not to get robbed. It can be quite dangerous, especially if paying with cash. Anyways, good luck!! What GPU were you hoping to get btw?

[dizmo]

Same thing as any other used product you buy.

[Waffle_paradox]

3 hours ago, okkee said:

The first risk is you're buying a broken/defective product. If possible, be there physically to check if its working before buying, otherwise try asking for benchmarks or use something with buyer protection like ebay. 

Second risk is a degraded product. You buy a gpu and the previous owner never cleaned it. So just look out for things like that and if you can handle it.

Lastly, as already mentioned, there is the lack of warranty. If it breaks, you gotta find your own way of fixing it. If that doesn't really bother you then it's whatever.

 

Also, try not to get robbed. It can be quite dangerous, especially if paying with cash. Anyways, good luck!! What GPU were you hoping to get btw?

Im getting an RX 7600, since it fits my budget and looks to be a pretty good card for my level

[okkee]

7 hours ago, Waffle_paradox said:

Im getting an RX 7600, since it fits my budget and looks to be a pretty good card for my level

pretty good card. nice pairing with the 5600. hope it works out great!

[Waffle_paradox]

On 10/6/2023 at 2:56 AM, okkee said:

pretty good card. nice pairing with the 5600. hope it works out great!

ok ive actually switched my plan to a 3050 8gb, since it fits more in my budget and still should run the games im planning on playing just fine

[Mister Woof]

On 10/5/2023 at 3:07 PM, okkee said:

Also, try not to get robbed. It can be quite dangerous, especially if paying with cash. Anyways, good luck!! What GPU were you hoping to get btw?

this. do it somewhere safe

[Waffle_paradox]

2 hours ago, Mister Woof said:

this. do it somewhere safe

Yeah, im aware of risks and i know what to do in cases like oh, the seller wants to make the transaction offsite (lets say ebay), thats real sketchy. But yeah my GPU choice has changed from 3050 to 3060 since ive gotten some advice and ive made way in my budget for it