Safety of a "scrapyard wars" build.

[JayGhz]

Basically i'm just wondering how well used hardware can actually hold up? Also i was wondering if there any quick/easy way to test how dependable a piece of hardware may be. (something that i could do when going to meet someone to look at their hardware) thanks for any insight you can provide.   

[thekeemo]

It holds up

Just remember

A = $ value

A_o = Most recent price

T = years after release

H = 1 year

[d3sl91]

Basically i'm just wondering how well used hardware can actually hold up? Also i was wondering if there any quick/easy way to test how dependable a piece of hardware may be. (something that i could do when going to meet someone to look at their hardware) thanks for any insight you can provide.   

 

MOST of my gear was used until just a few years ago, when I could afford brand new parts. \

 

Unless extreme overclocking or other abuse, most is perfectly fine and no reason to not buy, beyond no longer having a warranty (in many cases - some HDDs have extended warranties, and RAM is usually lifetime).

[xTrixieHD]

Basically i'm just wondering how well used hardware can actually hold up? Also i was wondering if there any quick/easy way to test how dependable a piece of hardware may be. (something that i could do when going to meet someone to look at their hardware) thanks for any insight you can provide.   

even if it does explode. it won't be as bad as a lithium polymer battery explosion. test it in a garage or on concrete first if you're paranoid.