New Gaming 7 Recieved - Is This Normal?

The Artfull Bodger · 30 Nov 2017 at 19:06

So I just received my new board this evening, from a company I wont mention (will speak to them dependant on comments). Little surprised with the motherboard wrapping, just wondering if this is standard nowadays?

Rroff · 30 Nov 2017 at 19:13

It wasn't boxed at all other than the parcel it came in? that isn't normal even with OEM, etc. for a retail board it should be fully boxed and with accessories. If you are talking about the bag itself that is normal.

The Artfull Bodger · 30 Nov 2017 at 19:20

No. Sorry should have clarified. Was in box it's just wrapped using selatape that has been cut using what looks like off a roll with a jagged cutting piece like what you'd have at home and taped over like it's already been opened. I could be wrong that's why I'm asking. Previous motherboards were wrapped a lot neater.

K thanks Rroff. Will just put it down to my paranoia.

pastymuncher · 1 Dec 2017 at 10:24

I think it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The wifes Gigabyte board was just sealed with a bit of sellotape but the last few Asus boards that I have recieved have had a yellow and black security tag sealing the bag.

Orcvader · 1 Dec 2017 at 10:37

Both my original AX370 K7 and replacement K7 was packaged like that, so it's normal, at least for Gigabyte. Think my brother's Gaming 3 was like that too if I remember correctly.

facboy · 1 Dec 2017 at 12:41

Maximus X Hero doesn't even have a bag! Plastic sheet in tray, that's it!

The Artfull Bodger · 1 Dec 2017 at 21:12

Cheers guys, alleviated my fears. Be looking to build tomorrow and it being my first gigabyte build-won over by this site's praises for customer service offered. Just didn't like the fact it was out of stock then 1 appeared suddenly followed by sent notification! As always this place is a wealth of knowledge.

ChocAndGray · 2 Dec 2017 at 00:34

As other's have said the packaging looks absolutely normal for Gigabyte motherboards.

For peace of mind @Atom80 could give clarification (Gigabyte rep)

orbitalwalsh · 7 Dec 2017 at 11:17

one of those of RMA center is in UK but like all other vendors , made in china and those workers work like lightning and just wrap and go!

Davanius · 8 Dec 2017 at 11:50

It should be fine although my gaming 7 didn't look that.

The Artfull Bodger · 9 Dec 2017 at 20:23

Cheers for responses guys, I'm happy enough - board works fine, vrm temps are good e.t.c. so can't complain. Now I just got to try and source a delid tool so I can tame that spicy cpu!

orbitalwalsh · 10 Dec 2017 at 14:11

The Artfull Bodger said:
Cheers for responses guys, I'm happy enough - board works fine, vrm temps are good e.t.c. so can't complain. Now I just got to try and source a delid tool so I can tame that spicy cpu!

Sold.mine then coffee came out

Might have to buy another one , planning to run in itx system ... Toasty

mattyfez · 17 Dec 2017 at 18:11

I'd guess it's a dsr return or something similar, as the antistatic bag looks a bit iffy.

If it's working fine though then whatever. I'd guess you paid a bit less for it than the going rate?