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Purchasing a non-posting Ryzen 3900x model

Purchasing a non-posting Ryzen 3900x model

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bilkile
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05-13-2019, 08:45 PM
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I met a guy on an online marketplace offering Ryzen 3900X chips that don’t appear to be posted. The motherboard he showed was an X470 Strix i Gaming model. We think he might not know how to flash the BIOS. We currently have the best bid at 150 SGD (around 110 USD), which my friend plans to collect in about two hours. Upon closer inspection, we’re unsure if these are even 3900X chips. The images look fine overall, but the triangle seems unusually large for a Ryzen 3000 series chip. Marks on the board seem more like an Athlon 200GE. We’re still not sure if it’s a 3900X—anyone with advice would be great!
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bilkile
05-13-2019, 08:45 PM #1

I met a guy on an online marketplace offering Ryzen 3900X chips that don’t appear to be posted. The motherboard he showed was an X470 Strix i Gaming model. We think he might not know how to flash the BIOS. We currently have the best bid at 150 SGD (around 110 USD), which my friend plans to collect in about two hours. Upon closer inspection, we’re unsure if these are even 3900X chips. The images look fine overall, but the triangle seems unusually large for a Ryzen 3000 series chip. Marks on the board seem more like an Athlon 200GE. We’re still not sure if it’s a 3900X—anyone with advice would be great!

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iiSweeTzz
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05-15-2019, 01:00 AM
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He purchased 3,900 units of CPUs but is offering them for sale instead of returning them for repair. That doesn’t seem right.
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iiSweeTzz
05-15-2019, 01:00 AM #2

He purchased 3,900 units of CPUs but is offering them for sale instead of returning them for repair. That doesn’t seem right.

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Mor7e
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06-05-2019, 06:09 AM
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Cancel mission immediately.
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Mor7e
06-05-2019, 06:09 AM #3

Cancel mission immediately.

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renliff
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06-05-2019, 09:05 PM
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I discovered this information on the same site.
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renliff
06-05-2019, 09:05 PM #4

I discovered this information on the same site.

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M4this
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06-05-2019, 10:21 PM
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All the proof confirms they are fabricated.
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M4this
06-05-2019, 10:21 PM #5

All the proof confirms they are fabricated.

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BlidzBd
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06-07-2019, 12:43 PM
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We reviewed the details closely and determined it was a fraud. The agreement has been canceled. Appreciate your prompt response.
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BlidzBd
06-07-2019, 12:43 PM #6

We reviewed the details closely and determined it was a fraud. The agreement has been canceled. Appreciate your prompt response.

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Unyke
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06-07-2019, 01:44 PM
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It’s clearly a destroyed CPU with a 3900x plate, but any alteration to a CPU PCB is almost certain. People often fake these parts except for those who can repair them if they don’t boot. Selling them as non-bootable isn’t worth it—contact AMD for a free boot set. Most folks don’t notice, but there’s a black glue line on the right side of your photos. If it had glue on the sides during manufacturing, it would be a defective chip and likely discarded or remade. That’s another red flag indicating it’s fake.
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06-07-2019, 01:44 PM #7

It’s clearly a destroyed CPU with a 3900x plate, but any alteration to a CPU PCB is almost certain. People often fake these parts except for those who can repair them if they don’t boot. Selling them as non-bootable isn’t worth it—contact AMD for a free boot set. Most folks don’t notice, but there’s a black glue line on the right side of your photos. If it had glue on the sides during manufacturing, it would be a defective chip and likely discarded or remade. That’s another red flag indicating it’s fake.

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