Selling refurbished processors with damaged chipsets
Selling refurbished processors with damaged chipsets
I’m considering upgrading to the flagship AMD CPU/5090 combo when it launches. My current processor is a remanufactured 12900KS, and I’m wondering if reselling it would be worthwhile despite the potential concern over relidding. Even with solid evidence of performance, could buyers be deterred by the relidding process?
If someone gives me a delidded CPU, I’ll likely receive only ten dollars. Regardless of how much you spend on a high-end model, removing the delide has ruined its quality and indicates you’ve been tampering with it. This makes me doubt whether the damage is serious or not, especially without thorough testing. Essentially, you’re asking me to believe in your word about the CPU’s condition while putting myself at significant risk. The price reflects that trade-off, so ten dollars is the maximum I’d expect. Some might be willing to pay more, but the outcome remains uncertain. If I were to choose a delidded CPU, I wouldn’t.
Generally, any "K" series CPU could have been overclocked or modified. Here, the seller is transparent about it. They might not have mentioned anything. That’s a good point. Parts are always risky, especially when buying used. I’m hoping for a better offer. It should be more than 50% new, so I’d prefer a fresh one. Delidded and in original condition, “new in box” – used items come with their own considerations.
You'll face challenges when trying to sell these pre-delidded chips. For my 13900K model, the main factor was its price—just $100 lower than similar units on eBay and local listings. It had been steadily declining for about a month before dropping around $25 weekly. For the 8700K, I acquired a motherboard from eBay that was still in place, but I wouldn’t have purchased it if sold separately. These chips usually appeal mainly to overclockers, though most enthusiasts don’t need them for that purpose. The real buyers are those who are okay with compromises and don’t want to push the chip beyond its limits. My experience shows both of these chips have been among the worst for overclocking—my 8700K never reached 5.1GHz, and my 13900K struggled to even hit 5.8GHz consistently. If it’s been delidded, it’s likely been heavily stressed with high voltages and probably degraded. It’s a niche group, but they exist. In their defense, some chips are overclocked, but most are only lightly tweaked. For the most part, these chips won’t deliver stable performance or long-term reliability.
When you handle or test a chip, it becomes your permanent issue unless you connect with someone who knows or understands you. People often exaggerate things. You might learn about the card or similar stuff, but it’s usually just stock information that hasn’t been tested. Often it turns out the chip has a different BIOS and struggles with timing issues. CPUs are usually reliable, but many today lack the cooling power to fully utilize high-end processors.
I opt for the 12600kf on my b660 since a z-series with DDR4 isn’t budget-friendly. What I locate tends to be pricier than used alternatives or DDR5 models.
No guarantee a cpu with an IHS doesn't have all of those same problems.