Open box 7700k

[Archangel121]

Would anyone recommend purchasing an open box CPU, such as a 7700k?! Or would that be a bad idea!! It's from monoprice!! 

 

https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=1130706&p_id=24635&seq=1&format=2

[JHY]

It is worth if it's not damaged. To be safe, I would get a warranty on it if possible.

[Archangel121]

1 minute ago, PCNoobie said:

It is worth if it's not damaged. To be safe, I would get a warranty on it if possible.

Thanks! have you ever dealt with open box before? 

[JHY]

3 minutes ago, Archangel121 said:

Thanks! have you ever dealt with open box before? 

I've purchased refurbished products, but not open box. The problem of open boxed item is some are missing components, but this is cpu so they wouldn't sell a cpu box without a cpu...

[Archangel121]

1 minute ago, PCNoobie said:

I've purchased refurbished ssd, and it works fine. The problem of open boxed item is some are missing components, but this is cpu so they wouldn't sell a cpu box without a cpu...

HAHA, fair enough! Next question, this would be the first item into my comp build...I won't be able to test if it actually works, I am able to buy most other components, advice on that? Purchase all this stuff, MB, ram, windows, just to confirm it's ok. Otherwise I'm out 250 and no return possible. 

[JHY]

3 minutes ago, Archangel121 said:

HAHA, fair enough! Next question, this would be the first item into my comp build...I won't be able to test if it actually works, I am able to buy most other components, advice on that? Purchase all this stuff, MB, ram, windows, just to confirm it's ok. Otherwise I'm out 250 and no return possible. 

Is it possible to return it in a period of time, if cpu doesn't work?

[Archangel121]

5 minutes ago, PCNoobie said:

Is it possible to return it in a period of time, if cpu doesn't work?

30 days...

[Archangel121]

Just now, Archangel121 said:

30 days...

BUT, their return policy is vague 

[JHY]

Just now, Archangel121 said:

30 days...

I think it's enough if you have other components and test it in that 30 days. 

[JHY]

7 minutes ago, Archangel121 said:

BUT, their return policy is vague 

Ask if they would accept your return after you put it on your system and test if it has malfunction. If not I wouldn't take the risk.

[Biggerboot]

I haven't dealt with monoprice in particular but you could take a shot.  I've had a good track record with open-box computer parts.  With tax and shipping it may go up a few bucks though.  I've seen the 7700k go for around the same on ebay and other sites.  

 

If you care about your overclocking it's almost safer sometimes to buy used and ask the seller what they were able to push the cpu to.  Opinions will vary there of course, some would prefer a cpu that hasn't been touched.  

[xGGAx]

I wouldn't take the risk If I were you. Back in the day( when the first core 2 quads came out), lots of ppl were buying processors just to see how far they would overclock.

The thing is,  they pushed the chip too far and damaged it, then asked for a refund.

Most stores don't check if the item still works, they only care if there is no "visible damage" and put it back on the shelf as open box for 1/2  the price or whatever.

If you want to take that risk then go ahead.

 

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Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Quad-Core 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 91W BX80677I77700K Desktop Processor (OPEN BOX)

Open Box merchandise are products that have been purchased and delivered to other customers, and then returned to Monoprice. Due to the varying quality of products returned, we make every attempt to supply the original accessories for Open Box products. However, Monoprice only guarantees that you will receive the product itself, accessories may or may not be included. Bear in mind that your open box product may not contain cables, adaptors, manuals, CDs, drivers, etc. Additionally, the product may exhibit cosmetic imperfections as a result of its having been previously opened.

 

[Archangel121]

43 minutes ago, xGGAx said:

I wouldn't take the risk If I were you. Back in the day( when the first core 2 quads came out), lots of ppl were buying processors just to see how far they would overclock.

The thing is,  they pushed the chip too far and damaged it, then asked for a refund.

Most stores don't check if the item still works, they only care if there is no "visible damage" and put it back on the shelf as open box for 1/2  the price or whatever.

If you want to take that risk then go ahead.

 

 

Yeah I was definitely skeptical about this policy, sounded a bit negligent/cash grabby. Thanks for all the advice guys! I'll probably hold off for a new deal...which I missed a couple weeks ago!