I'll just cut to the chase ...
In discussions on "Why You Should Build Your Own PC", One of the main reasons is maintaining control over the sources of your build.
Purchasing neW Retail/OEM components from the most reputable online suppliers provides "better" assurance that parts are genuine, and are not tainted.
Unscrupulous builders scour the asian markets for refurbished, reworked or un-certified components that can easily find their way into your "NEW" pre-built PC.
This article (inquirer.net) references a PC WORLD MAGAZINE article on the subject of "iffy" components.
The last two paragraphs, pretty much, sum it up. I will paste those, immediately following this link.
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1636156/counterfeit-electronics-trade-killing-industry
Most of the bent goods are coming from the grey market - parts not approved by the original manufacturer - or through the green market, which offers refurbished or second-hand goods.
The goods are often traded as new at Internet brokerages, according to the magazine. µ
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= Alvin =
In discussions on "Why You Should Build Your Own PC", One of the main reasons is maintaining control over the sources of your build.
Purchasing neW Retail/OEM components from the most reputable online suppliers provides "better" assurance that parts are genuine, and are not tainted.
Unscrupulous builders scour the asian markets for refurbished, reworked or un-certified components that can easily find their way into your "NEW" pre-built PC.
This article (inquirer.net) references a PC WORLD MAGAZINE article on the subject of "iffy" components.
The last two paragraphs, pretty much, sum it up. I will paste those, immediately following this link.
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1636156/counterfeit-electronics-trade-killing-industry
Most of the bent goods are coming from the grey market - parts not approved by the original manufacturer - or through the green market, which offers refurbished or second-hand goods.
The goods are often traded as new at Internet brokerages, according to the magazine. µ
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= Alvin =