Buying new pc parts on Ebay warranty

dantheman0809 · May 9, 2016

I have a strange question which I'm not sure if anyone here has the answer to.
If I buy a new intel core i7 6700k ( no box) off of ebay from a seller who isn't authorized by intel, do I still keep the original warranty and ability to RMA the processor if it fails? If so, what do I need to acquire from the seller?
I'm not too concerned about the seller's reputation, it seems quite good.
Here is the post I am looking at.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-Skylake-Quad-Core-4-0Ghz-CPU-only-/191856353879?hash=item2cab87a257:g:rzEAAOSwO~hXHxTv

Rogue Leader · May 9, 2016

OEM Processors generally do not have a manufacturer's warranty, especially if it is not an authorized Intel seller.

If you have a Microcenter near you you can get that processor boxed for $319, full warranty etc. IMO for 20 bucks extra its worth it.

dantheman0809 · May 9, 2016

Rogue Leader :

thanks for response.
I sadly don't live near a microcenter

So If I buy a version of the CPU that is not OEM, ie with a box, would that have a warranty? Example linked.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-4-00-GHz-8M-Processor-Cache-4-LGA-1151-BX80662I76700K-/182119198754?hash=item2a67267022:g:5nEAAOSwPc9Ww2GI

Rogue Leader · May 9, 2016

I think they actually do internet sales now too:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/451883/Core_i7-6700K_40GHz_LGA_1151_Boxed_Processor

Same price, no worries on warranty. While Intel will probably be ok with it, if they are not they will ask for a receipt you do not have.

EDIT: Crap I just noticed for some reason they don't ship it.

I would say for the savings its worth the risk. If god forbid you have a problem which is extremely rare (Intel failure rate is like 0.3%) then just say you lost the receipt or something, if they even ask.

Wolfshadw · May 9, 2016

Intel's Limited Warranty

It states you will need proof of purchase, but it doesn't clarify if purchased second hand. However, without the original purchase date, there's no way to confirm the product falls within the limited warranty period.

I would say expect no warranty.

-Wolf sends

redgarl · May 9, 2016

Buy from internet stores like newegg, the difference of price is so marginal and you have a real warranty and a trouble free experience with stores with back shipping paid and so on.

dantheman0809 · May 9, 2016

Rogue Leader :

Would you recommend buying the $300 OEM version or the $320 new boxed version? If I understand you correctly I should be paying the extra $20 for the non-oem version.

dantheman0809 · May 9, 2016

redgarl :

$30 difference though... hmm

Rogue Leader · May 9, 2016

dantheman0809 :

I would buy the boxed one only because there is more of a chance you may be able to get warranty service on it. With the OEM one you really have nothing at all. Also with the box you would know its new, sealed, etc.

dantheman0809 · May 9, 2016

Wolfshadw :

Yeah, the second hand thing is pretty unclear.

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