Is it ok to buy a used CPU? | Ask a PC expert

[@johndoe-gw6tj]

Save everyone 8min; the answer is yes the 1 thing that never fails is a CPU

[@sammaes1799]

john doe my cpu failed

[@GangsterDolphins]

Sam Maes very rare

[@nardoumizaki3086]

@@sammaes1799 lol

[@influentialnobody8960]

@@sammaes1799 how long was that after you bought it? and if within 30 days and you got from ebay you could have returned it for a full refund

[@MMMHOTCHEEZE]

To be fair GPU's (the actual chips) are probably as reliable as CPU's. It's just that they have a ton of other shit on the PCB that is less reliable with increased use (fans, capacitors, etc).

[@01eocoe10]

Yep got a pair of matched x5677 quad core xeons for $70 a couple years back off eBay. Never had a single issue with them.

[@derekgalbraith1508]

CPU has got to be one of the safest parts to buy used. I wouldn't have any hesitation buying a used CPU if there was a decent saving to be made. Possibly the only safer to buy used part would be memory sticks from a brand that offers a lifetime warranty. If they turn out to be dead or defective then you just RMA them and get brand new ones. They pretty much never care whether you are the original purchaser or not.

[@berkdiso]

what is RMA bro?

[@arthurtao6820]

@@berkdiso use google

[@zijie-he]

The only thing with "wear out" in a computer is SSD and HDD. So I have no idea what's the difference between a used cpu and a new one. Though if you happen to receive a defect one, it will be a different store.

[@tarapiero]

-y

[@WutipongWongsakuldej]

I bought an used core i7 4790 last year. The reason is I've got my gen 4 core i5 and I was looking for an upgrade. If I go to gen 8 or gen 9, I'd have to replace half of the machine, which will be costly. With this, I don't have to buy new mainboard and rams.

[@ItsAkile]

been in this same predicament (i5 4460) , wanted the same CPU too so I can have this as a extra PC lol. I think i'm just going with a Ryzen 2700x or 3600 until the next Gen intel. I like keeping quicksync around, especially how much better it has become in 11 GEN

[@WutipongWongsakuldej]

@@ItsAkile I'm a big and fanboy, been using AMD desktop processor since its 386 :-). This machine is my first desktop Intel ever, because at that time FX was not very attractive. I was thinking about getting a Zen+ but I felt like it was not there yet. Also a lot of rumour and speculations were around at that time I wanted an upgrade. So I decided to hold off the decision until AMD put out something really really good. And that is of course the Zen 2 :-).

[@WutipongWongsakuldej]

Well I had a Pentuim MMX before so I sorta lie here lol. That machine was not my decision though.

[@JaxDagger]

As someone that has bought 99.9% used parts and items on ebay for the past 10+ years let me tell you, i've never been scammed or even gotten a faulty item, ofcourse faulty items happen and you simply have to open a complaint and ebay are on your side (even if its not broken or faulty because ebay will not check) as I have sold an item that was returned, wasn't faulty, still had to fully refund including postage at my cost and then sold to someone who knew what they where doing and had the GPU working instantly, i think it was just buyer regret more than anything, but that is a seller thing to worry about anyway not for a buyer. My last 2 PC gaming builds where ALL used parts, minus the motherboards only because motherboards are often comparable price wise everywhere, and the big issue with motherboards is bent pins, if it is used and a seller hasn't checked it is REAL easy to find people clean the motherboard and bend the pins without realising it and if you don't know how to fix them or don't want to, you're returning it. Things i've bought that where absolutely fine that where used R9-280x / 1060 / 1070 / two 1080s / 2070 / 3060 / multiple sticks of ram just make sure you buy known brands not cheap chinese non brands / monitors just make sure the person selling it either has sold them before or ask that they package it well / i5-4670k overclocked great to 4.2 for 5 years until i wanted a new build / ryzen 2700 overclocked to 4.1 for 3 years (still have it but getting a 5900x soon) / keyboards (hardest part is knowing what you want personally that suits you which means research before hand) / mice / audio equipment Honestly it isn't that ebay don't have scare stories, but the majority of them are a very small percentage, don't let the idea of 'used' put you off getting upto 30% or more off of an item, just consider warrantys for some stuff, but most the time manufacturer warranties last quite some time and aslong as you have the box and details it can be started in your name when needed alot of the time (samsung can be a pain in the ass though without a receipt lol)

[@Superior85]

Never had any issues buying used CPUs personally. It's a great option when the price is right...

[@Superior85]

@@chalo7984 which CPU is it?

[@Superior85]

@@chalo7984 yes, i'd say that's a good price.

[@lukass5325]

Would a Ryzen 3 3200 215$ cpu used for 130$ be a good price? It seems too good to be true

[@Superior85]

​@@lukass5325 the 3200g is a $99 CPU.

[@lukass5325]

Superior 85 I’m in Canada

[@itpugil]

I bought a 2nd hand i7-4790 2 years ago for roughly 165 dollars, still use it, still a beast to this day.:)

[@CatPawns]

i recently bought a i7 2600 and his mother board for 80$

[@kimreneouk9678]

@@CatPawns wtf what a great deal

[@benjaminargus9563]

Got an x5670 for my x58 build and it works a treat and have had success buying second hand parts to build a pc for my brother in law, it’s about being patient for the right deal

[@bryantallen703]

I found a open box 8700K for $280 that does 5.3GHz. A couple months later i was lucky enough to find a 9900K for $400. Micro Center has 8700K's for $250, 9700K's for $270 and 9900K's for $420 when buying a motherboard. That's a good deal. There are some open box Gigabyte OC RTX 2070's for $370. I'm on my way there right now to go clean up...

[@jamesblaine5517]

Love Microcenter just got back from there upgrading my Ryzen 2600 to a 3700x and got a mother board for the old cpu with if for only $9.99.

[@majinroot]

Just curious...I am building my first PC and I ran across an Asus crosshair vi hero for $150. I bought it because it was a good deal as opposed to other motherboards I had seen and also was am4. After I bought it. It looked like new and had everything included the only issue I noticed over it was on one of the mounting screw hole one of the grounds was almost rubbed into the others. I seen that it cost roughly $600 for this motherboard.

[@rklrkl64]

CPUs are probably one of the least risky used electronics parts to buy online because they're tough to "wear out" (no moving parts helps!) - they'll usually either not work immediately or be fine for years. What I've given up with on eBay - and surprisingly wasn't mentioned here - is auctions. Quite often a seller will put an item on auction at a stupidly low price and you get all excited when you're the only bidder for days. Every single time though, people flood on in the final hours, get into a bidding war and the winning bid isn't much of a deal. Don't get sucked into it - make just one bid at your maximum budget and look elsewhere as soon as you lose. Or just stick to Buy It Now deals like I do now (don't forget to add postage if it's charged for - annoying that's not included in the headline price).

[@ClupptyFN]

I have an amd ryzen 7 in a prebuilt and I was wondering if I can use it again in a new build. How do I completely wipe the cpu so it’s like new?

[@c.s.herman860]

Do you need to be concerned about electro static discharge ?? From poor handling of used parts

[@camm67]

Buying used is good when you have an old Mac Pro, or T5500 and you want to upgrade them. 1 set of x5690, and 2 sets of x5687's off of ebay for pretty cheap. No issues.

[@yurimodin7333]

pre-Ryzen I picked up an i5-2320 for like $50, threw it in a spare motherboard I had and gamed on that for like a year........on a side note there is probobly alot of good deals on 1st or 2nd gen Ryzen now(all this super old Intel stuff really needs a price drop).

[@mateuscampello]

I had a 2500k and switched to a 2600k for really cheap and it's pushing my 1070 Ti just fine with a 4.4GHz, this CPU is a legend.

[@Rickbearcat]

Same story but for my i5 7600k. World-class overclocker easily hitting the 5Ghz mark at 1.3v.

[@khanscombe619]

In recent 3 months I got a matched pair of Xeon L5620's for $5 and they OC to 4gh and proly more and air, A matched pair of X5675's for $48 &they OC to 4.6GHz on air for good 'old Tylersburg but it's those well built reliable Tylersburg mobos you're gonna pay for to get these core there for good OC. $500 for matched pair of E5-2667v4 Now I'm interested in used high end AMD Workstation options but I'm not as familiar w/ their models yet. Whats the better of the 1st gen Threadripper TRX4?

[@graga9522]

What about buying a used cpu used for 1-2 months in mining ?

[@brycebrown7474]

If I want to sell an old cpu, is any of my personal information/data stored on the cpu?

[@trikyoo]

No, CPUs do not store information

[@mamdouhadel2948]

What is part that store ? Is motherboard do ?​@trikyoo

[@TheGoonGamers]

Really good information thanks a lot

[@dohnuts4405]

Ebay does have excellent buyer protection that covers new and used parts. Additionally PayPal does offer buyer protection as well.

[@Wren4123]

You can safely buy anything on eBay as long as you're not dumb. They protect buyers waaaay too much. Anything the buyer says basically goes.

[@sNNNNNable]

How do I sell a used CPU? Like how would you even package that

[@MunchPremium]

Actually my pc is already used also the CPU when I buy newer one it most be less used than my cpu that I already have on

[@xxx13angelxxx13]

I have bought several used CPU off ebay an A6 , A10 and A Core2 quad 6700 Never had a problem out of any of them

[@daan_jev5346]

Dont they break while there shipping

[@xxx13angelxxx13]

@@daan_jev5346 most of the time they come in a hard plastic clamshell one came wrapped in alot of bubble wrap. I love the clamshell, that way I have a place to keep the cpu im replacing.

[@md.moniruzzamanalamin9609]

Which is a better deal buying a low budget i3 8th gen/hdd/no gpu laptop or buying a used i5/7 4/6 the gen with ssd laptop (no dedicated gpu)

[@MMaheshThakur]

Of course i5 7 gen with ssd

[@andrew2044]

I am thinking of buying a used ryzen 3 3200g from amazon warehouse just so that I can get it before next month The less costy deal for that same cpu says it will arrive between 25 of september and 22 of october WITH PRIME... I am not sure of buying it but jeez (generally between) 30-60 days is too much for my patience...what should i do?

[@andrew2044]

@SpeedyAdnan in the end I didn't buy it from there but I can assure you it's a surprisingly good cpu

[@andrew2044]

@SpeedyAdnan No problem good luck and in case it doesn't work properly you can always send it back and get a refund remember

[@andrew2044]

@SpeedyAdnan Yeah I know good luck anyways!

[@GurkenkoenigZ]

dude, that dude is on some drugs.

[@racequad9]

I am going to go look at a RTX 3060 and a Ryzen 7 3700x, both used, for $500 I found on Facebook. Seems like a good deal for both in today's time. So I hope I don't get burned...

[@yamilabugattas3895]

I don't like the idea of buying used very much, but for a good enough discount it may make perfect sense. I guess it's ok im CPUs, since they rarely die, but I wouldn't do it with a GPU.

[@rotzloffel]

same

[@robbrown1493]

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor Gigabyte X570 AORUS MASTER ATX AM4 Motherboard Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE 360 Liquid CPU Cooler Gigabyte AORUS ELITE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB Video Card Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive Gigabyte AORUS C500 GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case Corsair RM850x (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply Lian Li Strimer Plus V2 24 Pin & 8 Pin looking for gaming & vr/ need more ports last build didnt have enough! and better sound! also 1440p any suggestions?

[@liaminwales]

got a xeon W3680 (6c/12t 3.33ghz) £40 and 32GB of DDR 3 ECC ram for £50 a few years back plus a macpro 5,1 that came with a 4c cpu, super nice upgrade and still works ok when it was new the cpu cost more than i spent on every part in the computer XD

[@tadejdanev5030]

where?

[@liaminwales]

@@tadejdanev5030 ebay uk

[@tadejdanev5030]

@@liaminwales which mobo?

[@liaminwales]

@@tadejdanev5030 macpro 5,1 is the computer, i put the CPU in a mac

[@StuWright]

thanks for this found a cpu i7 on amazon, £70/$100 off , 2 people have it for sale, but one company has bad feedback for 2 cpus previously sold , so i went for the other company........

[@ItsAkile]

3600x or 2700x? go! I use photoshop with large art files for drawing, loves to watch 4k youtube or twitch multistream stuff while I draw etc. Not sure If I would get alot more performance from the 2C/4T than the far better Architecture improvements from 3600 ipc etc

[@jessez924]

Go for the 3600x or better imo

[@influentialnobody8960]

heavy apps require multithreading, go for more cores and more threads

[@ItsAkile]

@@influentialnobody8960 Just got my 3900x

[@influentialnobody8960]

@@ItsAkile damn nice

[@ItsAkile]

@@influentialnobody8960 Thanks mate, might as well treat myself for once

[@luozheng2489]

I'll be picking up a g3258+mobo for $30 hope it last.

[@danielweigert2856]

I bought a couple of version 4 xeons with 20 cores each, good deal!

[@cdubr]

Globo Gym Tshirt... love it

[@froggy2656]

How can you make sure it works im going to buy one on offerup and I dont want to get scammed

[@jonathangomez8269]

Do eBay , they have a money back guarantee, as long as you use the right excuse when returning

[@valid6145]

I’m busy a used cpu how do I know if will work when I meet up with him in public

[@wchorski]

how'd it work out?

[@250hero]

Microcenter got myself a 3900x and a motherboard with 50 dollars off the motherboard price cause of the combo.

[@ItsKingMyles]

what is that tablet/notepad?

[@BlueSparkzVideos]

Actually, I can't recall ever buying a new CPU. I've either bought one on ebay or from various online forums. The discounts you get from buying on forums is insane at times.

[@chlorosokita596]

Just bought a used Ryzen 9 5950X for 550 EUR off of Amazon. I'm honestly very worried about its performance, but… well, only one way to find out, I guess.

[@cottonycircle4640]

Did it turn out fine?

[@chlorosokita596]

@@cottonycircle4640 More than fine. Currently running said Ryzen 9 5950X with an RX 6800 XT on a ROG Crosshair VII Dark Hero motherboard powered by a titanium class Dark Power 850W. Installed Garuda Linux "Talon" (the one with i3 for window management), and I was set within hours, playing on Steam like a hog in a puddle. The CPU runs exactly as if it were brand new.

[@cottonycircle4640]

@@chlorosokita596 That’s sick I was just about to buy a 5900x for $230 but it got sold im hella disappointed

[@chlorosokita596]

@@cottonycircle4640 Don't let yourself get lured by the fear of missing out (FOMO) bias. I made a relatively safe bet and this time, I won. That's… not standard, or even good practice when you build a 3K+€ computer. Keep an eye out.

[@cottonycircle4640]

@@chlorosokita596 yeah im not stressing. I’m just getting the ryzen 7 5800x for the same price as $230 and the gpu is the RX 6650xt for $260 which apparently is a steal. I’m hoping that will do me well this is my first PC ever and I’m getting a desk and setup too so I’m hyped asf

[@Mtxzptlk]

Dat Globo Gym shirt ... so fresh!

[@TheAshleyvarone425]

I love 💕 that shirt Gordon!

[@JaxDagger]

deal brags bought 1070 for £230 sold it for £370 bought 3060 for £480 sold it for £670 bought ryzen 2700 for £180 3 years ago sold for the full £180 recently bought M10 tablet for £50 sold it for £145 bought 5600x for £160 worth £250 bought 5800x for £190 worth £299 obviously some of this stuff i used a little for benchmark tests and such and to try out for myself and sold it on, the best thing about getting a GREAT deal, is that if you decide you actually don't want the item, you just made a little profit instead, rinse and repeat

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

Surprised Gordon failed to mention www.Reddit.com/r/hardwareswap

[@mansageekz7938]

I'm gonna buy used ryzen 7 3700x and used rtx 2070 super

[@skyte9900]

what happens if its damage

[@kimreneouk9678]

dont buy it

[@influentialnobody8960]

dont buy, if damaged on arrival, return imediately for full refund

[@nighthawkvc25a]

A possible risk is getting a fake CPU more on the used market compared to new, especially those sold from China. Also, wasn't there an episode where Brad recommended people ebay their old CPU if they're worried about vulnerabilities like Meltdown and Spectre?

[@637sharki]

so im gonna buy a new cpu (i7-2700k) for £81.81 ($114.00) is it worth it? (its used)

[@Psyk1o]

Heck no

[@637sharki]

Psykho but i have an i5-2400S tho and its complete shit?

[@kimreneouk9678]

@@637sharki dont

[@enghussam6562]

"its abinary system and it work for ever "

[@frankcastle7990]

i want to buy used i5 4670K processor but i am afraid that it might have been overclocked before because of the K at the end obviously, what should i do? is it worth the risk i am getting it quite cheap actually about 70$

[@kirkblack2310]

I got 2 Ryzen 2700x and a gigabyte aorus x370 for 550 CAD

[@influentialnobody8960]

x370 is an old mobo tho

[@magicrockman1]

The guy on the right totally finishes last...

[@TheAllRounder11000]

Shoudl I buy a used i5 8400 for $120

[@bigkrasi]

i got it for 150, still dont know if it works

[@PajamaCrew]

anyone buy used CPU from Amazone Renewed? is it trust worthy it only has 90 day warranty

[@Oldmanrob]

I got a I7 9700k for £270 :)

[@frankie123456ization]

It is nearly a year on but I got mine for £180

[@Oldmanrob]

@@frankie123456ization that a saving I feel like crying lol

[@saidsilva3769]

Im looking for answers pls im planning on ordering a ryzen 5 1600 for 100bucks from amazon and the seller says AMD authorized seller is it safe

[@studygeeks9975]

If it is stating AMD authorized seller , then there might not be any problem .

[@Primo978]

I got a guy sellin a used ryzen 5 5600x and idk wat to do LOL ..

[@CarpeDiem431]

On Craig’s list I got an in box, never used, 6th month old, Noctua NH-DH 15 for $65 with a copy of the amazon invoice so I have warranty coverage. I also got a sapphire nitro RX580 8 gb for $100 from another guy on Craig’s list.

[@somebrains5431]

$100 to go slumming with an AMD 2600. B450 board was $10.

[@robloxsquad5844]

ya i have a pc going 7 yrs strong :D

[@3173jayson]

This video mostly talked about pricing, not the quality and degradation. Waste of time

[@njjx8800]

I got a brand new ryzen 5 3600 for 110$

[@brandanfiederlein3390]

- NjjX your hella lucky

[@njjx8800]

@@brandanfiederlein3390 amen

[@westnylefx]

I got a used 8086k

[@mrlithium69]

Iver Bridge? Lol (Ivy bridge)

[@elipercival7354]

just do not buy a used cpu if it is overclockable

[@SirNickyT]

Man I love buying used CPUs. I do it all the time for friends and family that don't know much. The only time I got one that didn't work was when i bought a 4770k for $98 and when i was going to test it i tripped, dropped it and then stepped on it. Hard. It was funny but really not. Who knows maybe it was broken from the start but I doubt it lol.

[@noobplays8832]

bought a 580 4gb for $100

[@LuisMaldunadus]

Noob plays Bought an RX 580 8GB for 130

[@dmc6218]

gets a like not for the video which isnt bad just because of the globo gym t shirt

[@Krydolph]

Why would you want me to ask you the same questions when you just answered it here? Wouldn't it be better to ask new or different questions? ;)

[@arthurtao6820]

I’m selling a used Ryzen 3700x for 200$

[@genesisshile3166]

IS NOT WORTH IT BECAUSE OF HWID BAN HAHAHA

[@Kojiro3210]

I would never buy a used CPU. I wouldnt even sell my old used CPU's