How can you test a second hand CPU?? (7700k)

[Shoeboxer]

Hello all,

 

I am soon to start my first build. To save some bucks, I bought a secondhand intel 7700k cpu from a webstore. This is either a returned or repaired product.

 

When it arrived it came in a padded envelop, no intel packaging left. Only the plastic cpu container and the manual. On youtube I hear allot about how fragile it is, if not careful. (bent pins, finger oils, ..)

 

So my question is, once i have built my pc how can I know/test if the CPU is in good shape? 

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

[sazrocks]

If it works? Overclock it to 4.5GHz at 1.35v (provided your cooler is sufficient) to make sure it isn't degraded too bad.

[Shoeboxer]

It said in new-state and tested before resold. And its a very trustworthy company.. But now Im worrying about hidden flaws.
 

Thanks for your tip

[Navbryce]

If the CPU works, it's probably in good shape. 

 

(Usually) Cpu's are pretty black and white. They either work, or they don't.

 

Also you don't have to worry about bents pins because Intel CPU's use the LGA system, meaning the pins are on the motherboard while the contacts are on the CPU.

[Shoeboxer]

1 minute ago, Navbryce said:

If the CPU works, it's probably in good shape. 

 

(Usually) Cpu's are pretty black and white. They either work, or they don't.

 

Also you don't have to worry about bents pins because Intel CPU's use the LGA system, meaning the pins are on the motherboard while the contacts are on the CPU.

Just what I needed. Some peace of mind before bedtime

[kitsune1324]

I agree with the others, cpu's either work or they don't. The only extra thing I'd be interested in is at what voltage the cpu can reach a certain clock. The lower the voltage and the higher the clock, the better.

[Ryzen init bro]

You could do a tourcher test on it,

by this I mean run 1.35v and 4.9ghz and leave prime and Aida running all day.

if it passes thoes tests for a long amount of time I would say that you are fine. If you have any issues you could then send it back, best to test it hard now and find out if the cpu is up to the task, rather than later when there is no chance of a refund