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I purchased a 5800x at Best Buy but experienced a fraudulent situation.

I purchased a 5800x at Best Buy but experienced a fraudulent situation.

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thigo21
Junior Member
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01-02-2020, 06:30 PM
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Yesterday I chose to order a 5800X and wanted to get it sooner, so I went to the store. This was my first build and I wasn’t sure what the CPU’s back looked like—the box seemed fine but unopened. I tried fitting it into a socket but it didn’t fit. I shared my issue on r/AMDHelp and someone suggested adding it to the form. I created an account for it. I’ll probably go back to Best Buy and explain what happened, hoping they can send a replacement part. I have an x570 ASUS ROG motherboard, so it should work with a 5000 series chip, and I’ve updated the BIOS recently. I’m hoping no one else falls for this scam. IMG_0430.MOV
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thigo21
01-02-2020, 06:30 PM #1

Yesterday I chose to order a 5800X and wanted to get it sooner, so I went to the store. This was my first build and I wasn’t sure what the CPU’s back looked like—the box seemed fine but unopened. I tried fitting it into a socket but it didn’t fit. I shared my issue on r/AMDHelp and someone suggested adding it to the form. I created an account for it. I’ll probably go back to Best Buy and explain what happened, hoping they can send a replacement part. I have an x570 ASUS ROG motherboard, so it should work with a 5000 series chip, and I’ve updated the BIOS recently. I’m hoping no one else falls for this scam. IMG_0430.MOV

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NaiROolF
Senior Member
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01-03-2020, 09:32 AM
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It's not a fraud. Check the instructions. The CPU works only in a specific manner. You also need to lift the latch.
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NaiROolF
01-03-2020, 09:32 AM #2

It's not a fraud. Check the instructions. The CPU works only in a specific manner. You also need to lift the latch.

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johnny_mag
Junior Member
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01-03-2020, 01:29 PM
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johnny_mag
01-03-2020, 01:29 PM #3

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EmmoDragon12
Junior Member
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01-03-2020, 01:40 PM
#4
That is a AM3 cpu lol. OP did get scammed.
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EmmoDragon12
01-03-2020, 01:40 PM #4

That is a AM3 cpu lol. OP did get scammed.

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Kazumi_Makoto
Member
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01-09-2020, 03:02 AM
#5
Best Buy fell victim to a scam.
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Kazumi_Makoto
01-09-2020, 03:02 AM #5

Best Buy fell victim to a scam.

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CrazyBessyCat
Posting Freak
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01-09-2020, 04:59 AM
#6
I can't view the actual video since I'm running on a work PC, and I don’t want to incur any costs. Also, posting it as MOV might be unnecessary for that format.
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CrazyBessyCat
01-09-2020, 04:59 AM #6

I can't view the actual video since I'm running on a work PC, and I don’t want to incur any costs. Also, posting it as MOV might be unnecessary for that format.

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slayer__is
Senior Member
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01-09-2020, 05:36 AM
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slayer__is
01-09-2020, 05:36 AM #7

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Gabokazu
Posting Freak
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01-26-2020, 03:36 PM
#8
That's a bit confusing. I don't think it makes sense. It's nice that you watched, though.
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Gabokazu
01-26-2020, 03:36 PM #8

That's a bit confusing. I don't think it makes sense. It's nice that you watched, though.

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Padley
Junior Member
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02-02-2020, 11:35 PM
#9
If that was the issue, I wouldn’t be here rn
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Padley
02-02-2020, 11:35 PM #9

If that was the issue, I wouldn’t be here rn

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sonnyorange
Junior Member
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02-03-2020, 12:56 AM
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Did you purchase it through the Best Buys website or from a physical store?
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sonnyorange
02-03-2020, 12:56 AM #10

Did you purchase it through the Best Buys website or from a physical store?

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