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Not if the difference isn't huge

My policy is 50% of retail or gtfo

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If you are running a low power system, and get a name brand one, then maybe if you get it cheap. But if you have higher end stuff not worth risking your hardware to a crap PSU

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I guess if it's from a reputable brand and cared for (i.e not caked in dust and grease). 

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Yeah it's only a £10-20 difference... Offtopic: I can get a 6990 for £30... I like eBay.

meanwhile I think eBay is overpriced... Not once have I seen a deal on eBay better than local

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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Can I trust one? There isn't too much of a price difference but saving money is useful.

EDIT: Said unit is an XFX Pro (something)

That's a good PSU. However, like @thekeemo said, you better be saving lots of money to justify buying it used.

My account is almost entirely dormant. Hope you all are having a grand time. Many years of fun were had here.

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