B Grade Threadripper

[Mckeown1504]

I’ve seen a Threaddripper 3970x which normally on OCUK is 1,829.99 but the b grade is 1,499.99 reduced by nearly £300 I know what b grade means but is it worth it since you need the accessories to screw in the cpu the torgue and the orange tray which the cpu comes in?

 

[Akagi]

I'd enquire in the customer service section to see what does/doesnt come with it, and find out how much it would cost to get the missing bits which you need.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a B-Grade CPU personally, because the chances of needing to use the warranty on a CPU are slim.

 

[Mckeown1504]

As per the product listing the following information relates to all BG items:

Any reference to warranty is to be ignored. Warranty for this item is 90 days as with all B Grade items.

B Grade items may have been used, have damaged packaging, missing accessories or a combination of these (Motherboards may be missing I/O shields).

Some items may have scuff marks or slight scratches but should otherwise be an operable product.

This is what support said previously but in order to mount a Threadripper you need the accessories the screw driver is comes with in the box they don’t sell them separately

I'd enquire in the customer service section to see what does/doesnt come with it, and find out how much it would cost to get the missing bits which you need.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a B-Grade CPU personally, because the chances of needing to use the warranty on a CPU are slim.

This is what support said previously but in order to mount a Threadripper you need the accessories the screw driver is comes with in the box they don’t sell them separately

they did mension if I wasn’t happy I could return it for a full refund or replacement which is good

 

[Akagi]

You may have to get the mounting tool etc from elsewhere. Worth looking into to potentially save yourself £300

Careful not to mention where you get it from on here if it is a competitor though, as per the forum rules.

 

[Mckeown1504]

You may have to get the mounting tool etc from elsewhere. Worth looking into to potentially save yourself £300

Careful not to mention where you get it from on here if it is a competitor though, as per the forum rules.

Yeah true it’s possible

 

[Mckeown1504]

You may have to get the mounting tool etc from elsewhere. Worth looking into to potentially save yourself £300

Careful not to mention where you get it from on here if it is a competitor though, as per the forum rules.

seems I’ve done some research and I looks like you’ll need Torx T20 bit and a
1/4 in. Hex Inch Torque Screw Driver

 

[Akagi]

seems I’ve done some research and I looks like you’ll need Torx T20 bit and a
1/4 in. Hex Inch Torque Screw Driver

Easy

 

[pingu666]

the one in the box with cpu has a torque rating, which is kinda important i guess? so worth looking on fleabay for a proper one

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Torque is to stop people going crazy on it
If you are sensible about it a non torque driver will be fine
And B grade items you can make offers on.
If it's 1499 then offer 1200 or something
May not get it at 1200 but likely less than 1499

 

[Deleted member 66701]

If you want to get your own tool, the torque rating is 1.5nm. A torque wrench aimed at bikes would probably be suitable - I've linked one below that goes down to 2nm - that will be fine - as with all torque wrenches, stop leaning on it as soon as it gives.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-x...P-Q1nA-nTYrC1TSehlPgBa0deII2Y4WBoCojAQAvD_BwE

 

[McstylisT]

I have bought many CPU's from the b grade section at OCUK. Honestly have never had an issue. I will admit nothing in the price range you are talking but I cant see you having any issue. Worst case scenario is it will not OC much if at all or it may have been installed previously.