Doubting the truth...
Doubting the truth...
I possess a damaged motherboard, an X570 (WiFi) model, and an ROG unit. It comes with a monoblock and the dark hero upgrade works perfectly! Even better, I purchased it around Black Friday or something. I’m not sure about the price, but it felt too good to be true. Looking closely now, the board is priced higher than expected—around 600-800 USD—but I managed to get it for under 500. That seems unrealistic if you consider. I received the dark hero today from across the globe. Still, I’ve had two previous ASUS boards, and this one didn’t match the ROG/ASUS setup. No manual included, which is important since it has a QLED output (shows “98” on the label). If it freezes, check the manual—probably that’s the issue. But I always used a ROG coaster, so that’s fine. No thank-you card or DVD drivers came with it (though I know that’s a joke). I even made the packaging myself. This box is solid quality but might be fake. Or maybe the board was so cheap that it arrived in a generic box and was possibly returned. It’s still sealed, nothing opened. The motherboard fits the dark hero, but do you have any WiFi cables? This board doesn’t have built-in WiFi… any advice? Here are some photos.
Fake motherboards don’t exist. However, they might appear as open boxes, RMA boards, sample reviews, or similar items. Often, they’re sold in more affordable packaging without the necessary accessories.
I believe it's likely a refurbished or repackaged motherboard purchased from a third-party seller on Newegg. Could you confirm the listing details—was it marked as Brand New, Open Box, Used, or Refurbished?
The situation seems realistic. A fake Mobo is unlikely, but possible—maybe an RMA attempt. It’s definitely legitimate, though in a simplified form. My computer setup is quite complex, with many components. Replacing the Mobo would require significant effort: removing four radiators, a pump, water lines, and other parts. Cleaning it up afterward would be time-consuming. If I decide to take it apart, I’d want to test the board before cutting any plastic. The offer is tempting, but I’m cautious about what it really means.
It depends on your choice—whether you decide to proceed or not. If you don’t act soon, you might never be sure if the setup is functional. Is spending $450 on an older model worth it?
My perspective is clear, at that cost you'd find a reasonably good am5 card and processor with some extra memory left over. Over $400 feels quite high for a motherboard, Edited December 18, 2025 by spacepickle
When reviewing your photos, you'll notice the item isn't genuinely from Newegg but came from 'roboshine' via the Newegg platform. Likely it's a used seller. It can be tricky to tell whether something is directly from Newegg or just through the marketplace.
I rely on the filters on the left side of the page on Newegg. It seems the item is a refurb or open box product. The site clearly lists what comes with open box and refurb items. I steer clear of open box products since they lack any warranty. Refurbs usually include a 90-day warranty. The price makes sense; Newegg frequently offers low prices on AM4 components. EDIT: I note that Newegg no longer sells AM4 boards directly, so everything is sourced from other vendors, with about 90% being refurbished units.
In the worst scenario, I might have invested 450 on an AM5 board or a replacement unit with a 90-day warranty. If the CPU doesn’t fit the socket, I’d have a valid reason to build an AM5 system, right?