How to test a CPU before selling

[Trojan Horse]

I want to sell a CPU but want to know how to get the serial no(so buyer does not swap) and how to prove it works before selling (i case there is any issues) and somehow to record that proof

 

[ShivP]

The only way I can think of is to put it into a motherboard, maybe someone else has an idea.

 

[RJC]

Pretty much what was said yesterday, and write down the all details on the front of the cpu.

 

[Trojan Horse]

OK,

Is it safe for me to take a picture and upload it .. or is it a unique number that is important?

So I have ran prime and everything works very good but how should I prove that the cpu works.... If I take a screenie of prime it inst enough evidence that is associated with that certain CPU.

 

[Trojan Horse]

test

 

[CEUOTC]

If you don't want to faf about with installing windows to test it, l would suggest finding a spare hdd and running linux. Most Distro's have hardinfo installed as default and will give benchmark results showing the performance of the chip.

Unless of course you have it installed in a windows system already. Which after re-reading the threat you have.

 

[Trojan Horse]

Thanks for the idea pal, perhaps link to a guide?

I have 2 spare 160gbs that I was going to just bin but thanks now

Also do u thin I could create a recovery hdd with one ?

 

[Trojan Horse]

Alright so I'll ask again - what's the best way to prove that the CPU works and does not work etc

 

[the1gooner]

Alright so I'll ask again - what's the best way to prove that the CPU works and does not work etc

Ideally you want to take a screen grab of CPU-Z showing all the cpu details before you take it out of the pc.

Or what I have done before is just take a photo of the bios boot when it shows the cpu and model/speed.

That's all you can do really.

 

[Defconluke]

If you are confident about it working then offer a guarantee against it being 'Dead on Arrival'. If it is then they can return it.

If you are worried about someone swapping it for their duff one then mark it with some sort of blacklight pen so they can't.

Make sure you send it insured up to the correct value so you can claim against the courier if it does arrive dead.

 

[alex_123_fra]

I think the issue is, if they switch it for a duff one and send it back to you, you will find it hard to actually get any money back.

The only way to do it is to say outright that you do not accept returns of any kind and that you have recorded serial numbers in the advert so that scammers look elsewhere.

 

[roughavoc]

I was wondering, how often does a CPU just break, not by physical damage. I haven't had any of mine die on me nor have I heard of any being dying either (maybe I just haven't looked enough)

Bit off topic, sorry

 

[alex_123_fra]

I was wondering, how often does a CPU just break, not by physical damage. I haven't had any of mine die on me nor have I heard of any being dying either (maybe I just haven't looked enough)

Bit off topic, sorry

Never had one break in any system. My oldest one is an athlon 64 fx55 from 2003/4. Heavily abused and still like new.

 

[Defconluke]

I think the issue is, if they switch it for a duff one and send it back to you, you will find it hard to actually get any money back.

The only way to do it is to say outright that you do not accept returns of any kind and that you have recorded serial numbers in the advert so that scammers look elsewhere.

Hence my suggestion to mark it with a blacklight pen before sending. Scammers will not think to check if an item is marked in such a way.

Saying you don't accept returns is likely to put off potential buyers as they might think you are trying to scam them into buying something that is already broken.

If it does genuinely break in transit then by having it well packed and fully insured you can claim back through the courier service for damage.

Just make sure you cover all the bases or don't sell it.

 

[ALXAndy]

Hence my suggestion to mark it with a blacklight pen before sending. Scammers will not think to check if an item is marked in such a way.

Saying you don't accept returns is likely to put off potential buyers as they might think you are trying to scam them into buying something that is already broken.

If it does genuinely break in transit then by having it well packed and fully insured you can claim back through the courier service for damage.

Just make sure you cover all the bases or don't sell it.

All of this stuff is a complete waste of time if you're dealing with Paypal. They'll just snatch the money back leaving you screwed.

In answer to your question OP. Either sell it to some one you know, here or on AVF. If you don't want headaches then just avoid auction sites.

I stopped selling stuff on auction sites ages ago.

 

[Trojan Horse]

Thanks guys this info is truly appreciated!


I'm sending it thru Royal Mail special delivery but how will they know it broke in transit?

I hate to use auction sites but most things are paid thru PayPal and.. Well it's very hard for anything to sell without being conned

 

[chaparral]

I was wondering, how often does a CPU just break, not by physical damage. I haven't had any of mine die on me nor have I heard of any being dying either (maybe I just haven't looked enough)

Bit off topic, sorry

I had two i7-2600k CPU's have die on me so far.....

 

[alex_123_fra]

Thanks guys this info is truly appreciated!


I'm sending it thru Royal Mail special delivery but how will they know it broke in transit?

I hate to use auction sites but most things are paid thru PayPal and.. Well it's very hard for anything to sell without being conned

Don't worry. I have sold plenty on the bay. Only once had an issue with a scammer who tried to send me back a dud laptop when I knew the one I sent out was in perfect condition. The default on the above auction site is "returns not accepted". This has never resulted in any less interest in components I was selling. As said above, always take plenty of pics, write accurate descriptions and insure the items to their full value. PayPal will always side with buyers but if you follow the above steps you can argue your case.

 

[Trojan Horse]

Did you get to win the case?