Question Is it safe to buy a used motherboard

[Deatbstrike19781]

Hi im looking into getting a mini itx system and have found some motherboards on ebay at good prices i can link the one im looking at if it necessary i have build computers before and have never used a used motherboard so i was wondering if it is safe to do so and if it would blow or not im on a very tight budget and was looking to use this one for bringing to school and coding

 

[Wrecker75]

Nothing wrong with used as long as they have a good reputation and it's a fair price.

 

[Deatbstrike19781]

Nothing wrong with used as long as they have a good reputation and it's a fair price.

would you like me to link it on the sellers page it states its fully working and has screen shot s of it working (in windows)

 

[Deatbstrike19781]

Nothing wrong with used as long as they have a good reputation and it's a fair price.

its a really old board though am2

 

[scout_03]

these are brand new https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=mini+ATX+motherboard&N=100006521 4802&name=Top Sellers so compare the one you want to buy for the price of those dont forget used dont have warranty like new ones and since this is your first build i suggest you go with full warranty product and made sure you have someone that know how to build to help you .

 

[Deatbstrike19781]

these are brand new https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=mini+ATX+motherboard&N=100006521 4802&name=Top Sellers so compare the one you want to buy for the price of those dont forget used dont have warranty like new ones and since this is your first build i suggest you go with full warranty product and made sure you have someone that know how to build to help you .

this is not my first build but i just had no clue on if they were safe or not ebay offers a money back guarantee would that cover me if it is damaged

 

[scout_03]

i would check the comment on seller on ebay and if he have option to return it for doa or other also the way he want it pay if it use paypal you could be more protected so check all these .

 

[Deatbstrike19781]

i would check the comment on seller on ebay and if he have option to return it for doa or other also the way he want it pay if it use paypal you could be more protected so check all these .

ok thanks

 

[Wrecker75]

AM2 narrows down the odds of finding new to begin with, but look at the this way... We can spend $300 on a brand new motherboard and have it show up not working, they say it's working and eBay offers protection if there is an issue and they aren't being helpful getting the issue resolved. I'd just dig up old reviews on the board you are looking at and make sure they didn't commonly have issues.

 

[jsmithepa]

Mobos are sturdier than they look. If that's what you want, seller has good Ebay rating, like the price, go for it.

 

[nooneisback]

Mobos are sturdier than they look. If that's what you want, seller has good Ebay rating, like the price, go for it.

Especially AMD mobos. I'd never buy used Intel mobos because of the pins, unless the seller sends me a close up of them and a picture of a socket protector.

 

[OllympianGamer]

Hey if the seller seems genuine, good pics and description then in some ways I think it can be better than brand new because at least you know the component works. Brand new can be doa or have any odd part not working and you will tear your hair out trying to narrow down the problem.