Refurbished EVGA 1366 Mobo

[bzickel]

Hi Everyone,

My friend handed down his i7-920 to me and I'm trying to build a cheap system around it. Newegg through Ebay has a manufacturer refurb EVGA 131-GT-E767-RX for 90 bucks. New is 149.99. Is getting a refurb board a horrible idea? Anyone have any experience ?

Thanks!

 

[sharkbyte5150]

I think it's pretty strange to take an i7 and try to put it on the cheapest board you can find but that's just my opinion. As long as NewEgg accepts returns on that refurbished board, can't hurt to try.

Or, try this board which is not refurbished and in your price range.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=X58SLI-A-E&cat=MBB

 

[bzickel]

Well I'm not trying to put it on the cheapest board. That particular evga board has great reviews and has everything I need. I just wasn't sure about trying out a refurb board. Gonna contact newegg about the returns now.

 

[geekapproved]

You don't need to contact Newegg, it'll state the return policy on the webpage.........I personally don't buy open box or refurb, especially a motherboard, but if the return policy is decent why not.

 

[sharkbyte5150]

Compare the specs and the Zotac board has more features with one exception (USB3.0) and it's cheaper for a NEW board.

You said you want to build a cheap system around the i7, so I didn't see the distinction.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I would buy a refurbished EVGA board over a new Zotac any day. As long as it still has the warranty.

 

[sharkbyte5150]

OK, well here's another option, better than the Zotac and the model of the EVGA that's refurbished...

EVGA 131-GT-E767-TR $130 no tax no shipping
http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/catalog_type.asp?ProductCode=146211&ai=1550

http://www.evga.com/products/pdf/131-GT-E767.pdf

 

[Deleted member 217926]

OK, well here's another option, better than the Zotac and the model of the EVGA that's refurbished...

EVGA 131-GT-E767-TR $130 no tax no shipping
http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/catalog_type.asp?ProductCode=146211&ai=1550

http://www.evga.com/products/pdf/131-GT-E767.pdf

You should do a little background research on these no name websites you keep linking to if you want people to follow your advice. Their reseller reviews suck. I have been buying computer parts online as long as computer parts have been available online and I had never heard of either of these places.

6.5/10

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Computer_Geeks_1

5.5/10

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/NothingButSoftware


I would gladly pay more to deal with newegg. Not that newegg is expensive.

 

[sharkbyte5150]

Don't kill the messenger, just trying to find the OP the best board for the money.
The refurbished EVGA probably won't give him any problems, at least until after the warranty is gone (which would be the case anyhow most likely).

Otherwise, the better board is at newegg for the same price as the non-refurb of the lesser model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188068

 

[bzickel]

Okay, so they said I would have 30 days to return or get a refund . Also they would cover shipping if defective. Also on the Evga wwebsite it says refurb gets a 1 year warranty. No box or cables included. Sounds pretty good to me.

 

[bzickel]

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[nikorr]

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