[SOLVED] Marks on intel cpu

[Exi]

hi, I bought a used i9-9900k. The person said they used it in there pc and it worked fine and there is some uncleaned/dried (i dont know if that’s the right word) thermal paste on it so that is a sign of it being used before.
But on the back there is some weird marks on it. This is my first pc build and I don’t know much about how to tell if the cpu works or not (and I don’t have a motherboard to test it on yet). If anyone knows what they are please tell me

 

[USAFRet]

This is my first pc build and I don’t know much about how to tell if the cpu works or not

Then why are you buying used parts?

 

[punkncat]

If I were going to take a guess I would venture that perhaps some cleaning agent for removing paste seeped down? Perhaps where someone touched it?

I don't see anything that would make me reticent to attempt to install it.

 

[USAFRet]

Agreed. Fingerprint, or cleaning fluid residue.
Doesn't look horrible.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I don't see any marks. I must be overlooking them.

Best way to see if the CPU is damaged (which i doubt) would be to install it and test it.

 

[Exi]

Then why are you buying used parts?

I originally wasn't and was gonna buy from micro center because they had the i9-10850k for i think $319 but i saw someone like 10 minutes away selling a i9-9900k for I think $170 in good condition so I just went with that because it was better than taking an hour drive to micro center

 

[NightHawkRMX]

$170? That is well below market value.

Either you got a great deal, OR someone was dumping off a defective item. Only way to know is to install it and test it.

 

[Exi]

$170? That is well below market value.

Either you got a great deal, OR someone was dumping off a defective item. Only way to know is to install it and test it.

yea, I'm getting the motherboard soon so I guess i'll see

 

[SamirD]

$170? That is well below market value.

Either you got a great deal, OR someone was dumping off a defective item. Only way to know is to install it and test it.

I think it was a dump and OP is getting hosed.

 

[Exi]

I think it was a dump and OP is getting hosed.

They were originally selling for i think $250. then they lowered to $200 and I offered $170

 

[USAFRet]

They were originally selling for i think $250. then they lowered to $200 and I offered $170

Retail, new, is ~$360
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i9-9900K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B005404P9I

Used on fleabay,
$275 and up
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=+i9-9900k&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1


Something is not right with that CPU.

 

[SamirD]

They were originally selling for i think $250. then they lowered to $200 and I offered $170

Hmmm...I change my stance--I think you might have gotten a good deal because they were in a bind for cash (it happens).

Still, won't know until you test it!

 

[Exi]

Hmmm...I change my stance--I think you might have gotten a good deal because they were in a bind for cash (it happens).

Still, won't know until you test it!

yea, they did offer that I could bring a PC there to test it but I couldn't because I haven't bought the motherboard yet

 

[Exi]

Retail, new, is ~$360
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i9-9900K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B005404P9I

Used on fleabay,
$275 and up
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=+i9-9900k&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1


Something is not right with that CPU.

I looked up the i9-9900kf (I just realized I forgot the F) and theres only a couple on ebay selling for a similar price (around $175-$250) so it is a bit weird that they sold that low but I guess i'll see soon

 

[SamirD]

Sometimes cash is king. 😉 Definitely let us know how it turns out.