Question Did I just get scammed on 9800X3D?

[bradenthefirst]

I was surfing hardware sites and when I searched Amazon for 9800X3D there was a listing for $399. I hesitated, then took the plunge. Hoping I was not being scammed by the third-party seller which always makes me nervous. Seller listed as:

Computer accessories-us-zzs​

What are the best ways to confirm a legit CPU when it arrives? Is it better to just cancel this order and wait for a more-reputable seller?

 

[Lutfij]

1| Inspect packaging to see if the box is a box with a processor in it and not a brick in a box.
2| Inspect the processor before dropping it onto a motherboard's socket
3| Drop it onto a known working motherboard with the latest BIOS update and see if your processor was a fake.
4| Returns aren't possible...?

 

[bradenthefirst]

Thank you. Here was the listing, it says returns possible, but not convinced.
https://ibb.co/yYzPXhb

https://ibb.co/bWtQ99Z

 

[dwd999]

Since the lowest price I see today on the US Amazon site is $704US I'm gonna say that its a scam. With this cpu being out of stock almost everywhere most sellers are asking for more than MSRP, not less.

 

[80251]

dwd999 is right who would sell a 9800x3D at LESS than MSRP? It would be interesting to see what they send you and if its some sort of sophisticated scam (e.g. one using counterfeit, but working AMD CPUs that have been remarked/rebadged).

 

[USAFRet]

Cancel it.
Don't wait until it arrives.

This one is Sold and Shipped by Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-9800X3D-16-Thread-Desktop-Processor/dp/B0DKFMSMYK

 

[Cnyy0]

You probably scammed, new CPU and stocks are problem now. I think amazon will help you when you scammed after you get the package but I'm not sure. Just carefull I can say

 

[bradenthefirst]

Thanks everyone. I ended up cancelling that order, and bought one that is sold and ships from Amazon. Just feels safer. Thanks!