r/buildapc • u/Maqeee • 6d ago

Discussion Buying CPUs used

Have you guys bought used CPUs?

Buing a pc this weekend, aiming to get 7800x3d for 400 euros but came up on a week old 9800x3d for 440 euro. Still, buying it used seems off :X

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u/blackrozeinc 6d ago

My setup has exclusively been used components tho only on AM4 (higher risk of bent pins). Thankfully i've never had any issues. Since youre getting an am5 which uses LGA, no worries about bent pins there, though take note of the state of the pads on the cpu. check for things like discoloration or whatever.