ebay cpu too risky?

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Post a link to the offer.
Is it a fixed price, or an auction?
If the seller has good feedback, I would not worry too much
if you can test the unit within a week.
Pay only with paypal.
Ebay protects buyers much better than sellers.
If the cpu is not as advertised, you can return it.

If you have a Z overclockable motherboard, it would be a good upgrade.
Otherwise, not so much.
that kind of upgrade really isn't worth it... just stick with your old CPU (unless it's broken, which means u're replacing it)

if he had good feedback, just make sure u read terms and agreement + the rules on ebay especially in terms of warranty / return policy
in case something happen
 
Post a link to the offer.
Is it a fixed price, or an auction?
If the seller has good feedback, I would not worry too much
if you can test the unit within a week.
Pay only with paypal.
Ebay protects buyers much better than sellers.
If the cpu is not as advertised, you can return it.

If you have a Z overclockable motherboard, it would be a good upgrade.
Otherwise, not so much.
 
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mrmike16

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As the other dude said, a link would be helpful in determining it's legitimacy.
The only reason you would want to upgrade to this model is for overclocking (and only if your motherboard supports it). Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend bothering with it. It is not a huge difference. Might as well wait until you upgrade the motherboard, and get a newer gen processor.
Yes, definitely use PayPal. They are on the buyer's side! :)