Fake Ryzen Systems sold on Amazon an Ebay

Discussion in 'hardware' started by emmjay, Jul 19, 2017.

  1. emmjay

    emmjay Registered Member

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    Watch out for this if you are looking to buy a new Ryzen. It might be better to not buy from a reseller until they get this straightened out.

    http://www.techradar.com/news/ryzen-robbery-fake-processors-reportedly-being-sold-on-amazon
     
    emmjay, Jul 19, 2017
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  2. NormanF

    NormanF Registered Member

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    At what price?

    If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Caveat emptor.
     
    NormanF, Jul 19, 2017
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  3. emmjay

    emmjay Registered Member

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    It is not good. :confused:
     
    emmjay, Jul 19, 2017
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  4. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    This is the healthiest life advice in anything, on anything.

    There are no shortcuts.

    Mrk
     
    Mrkvonic, Jul 20, 2017
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