zhopudey Galvanizer May 23, 2005 #1 What does refurbished mean? I've a lot of refurbished cards at newegg, and they are considerably cheaper. So whats the deal?
What does refurbished mean? I've a lot of refurbished cards at newegg, and they are considerably cheaper. So whats the deal?
C Chaos Keymaster May 23, 2005 #2 zhopudey said: What does refurbished mean? I've a lot of refurbished cards at newegg, and they are considerably cheaper. So whats the deal? Click to expand... They are cards that have been returned by some ppl cos of a fault. They are repaired by the manufacturer(if necessary) and sold again.
zhopudey said: What does refurbished mean? I've a lot of refurbished cards at newegg, and they are considerably cheaper. So whats the deal? Click to expand... They are cards that have been returned by some ppl cos of a fault. They are repaired by the manufacturer(if necessary) and sold again.
Shripad Innovator May 23, 2005 #3 IN short do not buy it........ Many people received faulty cards when they bought refurb. Its too big of a risk if you are planning to bring it to india.
IN short do not buy it........ Many people received faulty cards when they bought refurb. Its too big of a risk if you are planning to bring it to india.
M m31 Contributor May 23, 2005 #4 Refurbished cards are a great option if you are planning to use it within US otherwise stay away from them. Some times like on e-bay they actually tell why the item is refurbished then u can make a better choice on buying them.
Refurbished cards are a great option if you are planning to use it within US otherwise stay away from them. Some times like on e-bay they actually tell why the item is refurbished then u can make a better choice on buying them.
zhopudey Galvanizer May 23, 2005 #5 Oh sucks..........I thought I would be able to squeeze in a 6800 into my budget...looks like i have no option but 6600gt.
Oh sucks..........I thought I would be able to squeeze in a 6800 into my budget...looks like i have no option but 6600gt.
D deejay Forerunner May 23, 2005 #6 Do not purchase an expensive refurbished graphic card. and the same goes for cpu's and rams. m/b 's , optical drives, heatsink/fans, cases / cabinets are all okay.
Do not purchase an expensive refurbished graphic card. and the same goes for cpu's and rams. m/b 's , optical drives, heatsink/fans, cases / cabinets are all okay.
