Refurbished motherboard on pricewatch

KaBOB · 10-30-03, 09:36 AM

Has anyone ever bought anything refurbished like a motherboard? This Asus A7N8X Deluxe is only 59 bucks which would really save me some money compared to a new one for around 118. Is it worth it? It's off newegg.com. Please let me know if this is a good buy or a waste of my time. Thanks.

Asus a7n8x-dx

Jason · 10-30-03, 09:41 AM

The biggest problem is it's an OEM part. No CD with drivers, no manual, no accessories. I think you can download the manual and drivers from Asus, but it would be a good idea to check first.

Dah-Dee · 10-30-03, 10:30 AM

Newegg rocks! Seriously, their refurbs are famous (not infamous, you cynical DVDTalkers!). Although folks sometimes do get accessories with refurb motherboards and video cards at Newegg, they make no secret of the fact that all you're guaranteed to get is the mobo/card itself. With that particular motherboard, it's my understanding that you will almost always get a bare board in a white box (refurbish box from Asus), no cables/connectors/discs. Tons of people still order and are very happy with that board (read the customer reviews by clicking on the rating stars). I've had great experiences with the numerous refurb items I've gotten from Newegg and highly recommend them.

Darren Garrison · 10-30-03, 10:49 AM

The A7N8X is a really, really good board. It is worth the full price. I'd suggest paying it rather than taking the risk with a used one.

I bought a used All-in-Wonder from Newegg once. They sent the wrong output cable with it, and never replied to my e-mails asking about correcting the problem-- I would NOT buy used from them again.

10-30-03, 09:36 AM	#1
KaBOB Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 148	Refurbished motherboard on pricewatch Has anyone ever bought anything refurbished like a motherboard? This Asus A7N8X Deluxe is only 59 bucks which would really save me some money compared to a new one for around 118. Is it worth it? It's off newegg.com. Please let me know if this is a good buy or a waste of my time. Thanks. Asus a7n8x-dx

10-30-03, 09:41 AM	#2
Jason DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Lower Gum Curve Posts: 15,084	The biggest problem is it's an OEM part. No CD with drivers, no manual, no accessories. I think you can download the manual and drivers from Asus, but it would be a good idea to check first. __________________ “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Issac Asimov

10-30-03, 10:30 AM	#3
Dah-Dee DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: State of perpetual confusion Posts: 3,609	Newegg rocks! Seriously, their refurbs are famous (not infamous, you cynical DVDTalkers!). Although folks sometimes do get accessories with refurb motherboards and video cards at Newegg, they make no secret of the fact that all you're guaranteed to get is the mobo/card itself. With that particular motherboard, it's my understanding that you will almost always get a bare board in a white box (refurbish box from Asus), no cables/connectors/discs. Tons of people still order and are very happy with that board (read the customer reviews by clicking on the rating stars). I've had great experiences with the numerous refurb items I've gotten from Newegg and highly recommend them.

10-30-03, 10:49 AM	#4
Darren Garrison Needs to provide a working email Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Formerly known as Darrin Garrison Posts: 3,321	The A7N8X is a really, really good board. It is worth the full price. I'd suggest paying it rather than taking the risk with a used one. I bought a used All-in-Wonder from Newegg once. They sent the wrong output cable with it, and never replied to my e-mails asking about correcting the problem-- I would NOT buy used from them again.