Open box MSI GD-65?

[samwelaye]

i was thinking about buying the MSI GD-65 for my new i-3 gaming build. it supports x8/x8 pci so its sli certified. however, this board is 160$ including shipping. theres also an open-box for 113 including shipping. both are from newegg

you guys think its safe to buy an open-box motherboard?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130239

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130239R

The first link is the new, the second link is the open box

thanks for the insight

 

[mikey5802]

An open box means that the board has been previously sold and then returned for whatever reason. The original price is $159.99 and the open box item is $104.99 (almost one third less), meaning the box is probably missing everything that originally came with the board from the factory, except the board itself. Probably no I/O Shield, HDD cables, manual, application CD, etc.

 

[samwelaye]

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