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by Ice Cream Jonsey 01/20/2018, 5:16pm PST

Mischief Maker wrote:

I'm being stubborn and trying to get a Windows 7 supported setup for my new computer (can always upgrade to 10 in two years) and it's a bitch finding a new mobo that fits and isn't completely overpriced.

Anyone have any experience with refurbished boards? Is it stupid to even ask in this age of cryptocurrency mining?

Not stupid - if the idea is that you are paying less for a refurbished motherboard to keep your Windows 7 setup going for a few more years AND it's significantly cheaper than getting a new motherboard, go for it. As others have said, sometimes they are DOA or have problems so the key thing is to buy it from a vendor you trust. I have done the RMA thing with Newegg before and they were great.

ICJ

Are refurbished motherboards worth the risk? by Mischief Maker 01/18/2018, 4:58pm PST NEW

I bought 2 Asrock mobos in my life, and they both had problems by Entropy Stew 01/18/2018, 7:07pm PST NEW

Re: Are refurbished motherboards worth the risk? by laudablepuss 01/19/2018, 12:40pm PST NEW

Re: Are refurbished motherboards worth the risk? by Ice Cream Jonsey 01/20/2018, 5:16pm PST NEW