Ask a PC expert: Is it okay to buy a used CPU?

August 27, 2019

Look, processors aren’t cheap. People save pennies up for months to afford new computer hardware. But you can save some serious cash by buying used CPUs. Is the risk worth the reward?Emotions run high when used parts come up. Some people swear by them; others swear never to buy them. Not all computer parts are as risky to buy used as others, however. PCWorld CPU guru Gordon Mah Ung dives into the complicated question by explaining why processors tend to be less risky to buy used than other PC hardware, then outlines several other considerations, such as where to find used gear you can trust and whether you’ll be able to find affordable motherboards for older chips.To read this article in full, please click here

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