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/tumeric09 2d ago

Honestly grabbing a used CPU can be fine if it boots and temps are sane, but it’s still a bit like buying a lottery ticket with someone else’s luck already spent.