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Yes, used CPUs are generally fine for most purposes.

Yes, used CPUs are generally fine for most purposes.

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Anton_Nord
Member
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08-30-2022, 01:11 AM
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I'm trying to find the cheapest parts without buying a used CPU, but I'm worried about damage during shipping. Updated Jan 30, 2021 by kucharczykt – not too clever with this stuff.
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Anton_Nord
08-30-2022, 01:11 AM #1

I'm trying to find the cheapest parts without buying a used CPU, but I'm worried about damage during shipping. Updated Jan 30, 2021 by kucharczykt – not too clever with this stuff.

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10th_Doctor_
Posting Freak
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08-30-2022, 03:00 AM
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When it comes to LGA, chances are low. For PGA, the likelihood is high.
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10th_Doctor_
08-30-2022, 03:00 AM #2

When it comes to LGA, chances are low. For PGA, the likelihood is high.

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Azteka63
Member
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08-31-2022, 12:10 PM
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Yes, LGA pins are on the motherboard and PGA pins are on the CPU.
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Azteka63
08-31-2022, 12:10 PM #3

Yes, LGA pins are on the motherboard and PGA pins are on the CPU.

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LeBlueShadow_
Junior Member
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09-05-2022, 08:00 PM
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LGA refers to connectors on the motherboard (Intel began with LGA775; AMD adopted it for servers), while PGA means connectors on the CPU (used before LGA775, then continued by AMD except for servers).
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LeBlueShadow_
09-05-2022, 08:00 PM #4

LGA refers to connectors on the motherboard (Intel began with LGA775; AMD adopted it for servers), while PGA means connectors on the CPU (used before LGA775, then continued by AMD except for servers).

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lilbil212
Junior Member
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09-10-2022, 05:22 PM
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You're purchasing from a seller on eBay, which is acceptable. The platform offers strong buyer and seller protection, allowing returns for any reason. Chips like AMD or PGA are more common due to their pin fragility, whereas Intel or LGA options are less frequent. Keep thorough documentation to ensure a smooth return process if needed.
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lilbil212
09-10-2022, 05:22 PM #5

You're purchasing from a seller on eBay, which is acceptable. The platform offers strong buyer and seller protection, allowing returns for any reason. Chips like AMD or PGA are more common due to their pin fragility, whereas Intel or LGA options are less frequent. Keep thorough documentation to ensure a smooth return process if needed.

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iboy1023
Junior Member
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09-12-2022, 03:43 AM
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It’s probably eBay.
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iboy1023
09-12-2022, 03:43 AM #6

It’s probably eBay.

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Hynelhu
Member
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09-26-2022, 06:08 AM
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I got an i7 6700k on ebay like 6 months ago, works fine and it was packed horribly. if it works it works ussuly there's not much of an in-between, unless it was heavily overlocked a lot then it might not clock as high as it used to. only ever received one bad cpu(offer-up) and got my money back.
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Hynelhu
09-26-2022, 06:08 AM #7

I got an i7 6700k on ebay like 6 months ago, works fine and it was packed horribly. if it works it works ussuly there's not much of an in-between, unless it was heavily overlocked a lot then it might not clock as high as it used to. only ever received one bad cpu(offer-up) and got my money back.

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Olewww123
Senior Member
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09-27-2022, 07:52 PM
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I’d purchase a refurbished Intel processor with confidence, while AMD would raise concerns about the case quality and the reliability of the pins.
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Olewww123
09-27-2022, 07:52 PM #8

I’d purchase a refurbished Intel processor with confidence, while AMD would raise concerns about the case quality and the reliability of the pins.