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Hot or Not? Abit motherboard refurbs

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firestorm225

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Some of these look like pretty good deals, especially because they have a 1 year warranty and all original parts. I'm thinking of picking up the KX7-333.

The only problem is that I have found absolutely no info on this website. The Abit-USA website links to ExcaliberPC if you click on the "Refurbished Outlet" or "Parts & Accessories" link, and it looks like the two have some kind of business partnership. Beyond that, I have no clue. Anyone have any experiences with this site?
 
ABIT KG7-RAID ---45$ + shipping Refurbished--- not hot IMO, since we can get brand new at that price before at Compgreek even now too
 
I must be old-school since I still have a KG7-Lite in my primary puter 😀. Please don't think any less of me guys!
 
Looks like a hot deal to me!!! The prices, 1yr warranty, parts and shipping looks pretty good. The only missing piece is the resellers rating. I couldn't find anything on "bizrate.com". I don't know how important the rating is because the warranty is cover by Abit eRMA.
 
Originally posted by: LazierSaid
Newegg refurbs, when they have them, are usually a bit cheaper than that with free shipping besides.
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At newegg, they like to keep you guessing about the warranty and you may or may not get the accessories.



 
The prices look good, but I have a question: Is it really cost effective to replace anything on a motherboard? Or are "refurbished" boards just reboxed in the hopes that it was user error that got them returned in the first place?

Not crapping, just a genuine question.
 
DurocShark: I do not think a major legitimate mobo manufacturer will engage in such practices. Such practices are definitely not cost-effective since the chance is even bigger that these boards will come back anyway.

I worked on an assembly line of a major electronics manufacturer a few years ago, and they did have techs who were fixing faulty boards right there before they left the factory.
 
The prices look good, but I have a question: Is it really cost effective to replace anything on a motherboard? Or are "refurbished" boards just reboxed in the hopes that it was user error that got them returned in the first place?
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I kind of agree with this opinion. I jumped on the ABIT KT7A-Raid bandwagon after reading the "professional hype". I had to RMA one board twice and my other board just burned out because of a bad capacitor. I don't even over clock! And the board I received were indeed earlier revisions of the ones that I had returned. I have had so much down time with this board it is just unbelievable. I can understand if you don't mind an older board but read USER comments on your board and make your decision based on that. I am really starting to believe that these "professional reviews and benchmarks" were accompanied by a little cash.

If you decide to buy anyway these boards actually have a three year warranty so keep your receipt. They even warrant "refurbished & OEM's" bit for only two years I believe.
 
Originally posted by: katka
The prices look good, but I have a question: Is it really cost effective to replace anything on a motherboard? Or are "refurbished" boards just reboxed in the hopes that it was user error that got them returned in the first place?
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I kind of agree with this opinion. I jumped on the ABIT KT7A-Raid bandwagon after reading the "professional hype". I had to RMA one board twice and my other board just burned out because of a bad capacitor. I don't even over clock! And the board I received were indeed earlier revisions of the ones that I had returned. I have had so much down time with this board it is just unbelievable. I can understand if you don't mind an older board but read USER comments on your board and make your decision based on that. I am really starting to believe that these "professional reviews and benchmarks" were accompanied by a little cash.

If you decide to buy anyway these boards actually have a three year warranty so keep your receipt. They even warrant "refurbished & OEM's" bit for only two years I believe.
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I don't have any experience with Abit RMA's.

But I purchased a new Giga-Byte motherboard from Newegg.com that went bad after a couple of months. Sent it back to Giga-Byte (which was my only option buying from Newegg.com). They replaced the North bridge on original motherboard I sent them (serial numbers matched). It's been working flaws for about 9 months now. As always YMMV.



 
Originally posted by: DurocShark
The prices look good, but I have a question: Is it really cost effective to replace anything on a motherboard? Or are "refurbished" boards just reboxed in the hopes that it was user error that got them returned in the first place?

Not crapping, just a genuine question.
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From my experience with 4 refurbs mobo's (from newegg), I totally believe that is what they are doing. (reboxing)

you would at least expect that if a board was refurbished, it would run through some sort of functionality test...or hell..even visual examination. This seems very unlikely to me. One of the boards was warped so bad, one of the corners curved down about 1/2 inch below the other mounts in my case. Another board had no sound (BFD, but still), and another had no ethernet functionality.

But when you hit a board at the right price and it works..hey! 😉
 
"Refurb" is a four letter word IMHO. If it broke before, I'd expect it to break again. Besides, I'm addicted to FIC's motherboards.
 
what newegg does is 50/50... half of their refurbs seem to be just reboxes... which i think is reprehensible, and the other half seem to be actual replaced boards, or the boards have been fixed.

If you get an Abit board from anywhere, save the receipt... i only use abit boards.... for a good reason. 3 years of no-questions asked warranty. if you lose the receipt, or have damage on the board (broken ZIF socket lug, sdram slot) pay 25$... and they fix it... asus jerked me around all day long about a brand new board, MSI was a little better, Gigabyte i dont wanna talk about, and that about sums up my exp. with mobo mfrs.

With those prices, go with Abit.

Shark
 
i agree, newegg's refurb policies are terrible. however there are still silly people who are cheap buying their stuff.
 
Thanks for the HOT tip! I ordered a VP6 mobo from ExcaliberPC online on 12/28, and they've shipped it out to me today, 12/30. $60 for a refurb VP6 is HOT, since they are going for $100+ on eBay. Also includes one year warranty. If I eventually have to replace some caps, that's 20 minutes work.

Steve
 
Originally posted by: Sbrowne
Thanks for the HOT tip! I ordered a VP6 mobo from ExcaliberPC online on 12/28, and they've shipped it out to me today, 12/30. $60 for a refurb VP6 is HOT, since they are going for $100+ on eBay. Also includes one year warranty. If I eventually have to replace some caps, that's 20 minutes work.

Steve
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How about a further update after you receive and install the board?

 
What do you mean by "update"? Bios updates (or customized bioses) you can download and flash yourself. If you want to use the VP6 as a raid array you might want to do this, though I've found I'd rather stick with the original bios. The later Highpoint HPT370 bioses no longer recognize ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives), which I need in my system. The VP6 can run eight devices.
 
Originally posted by: Sbrowne
What do you mean by "update"? Bios updates (or customized bioses) you can download and flash yourself. If you want to use the VP6 as a raid array you might want to do this, though I've found I'd rather stick with the original bios. The later Highpoint HPT370 bioses no longer recognize ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives), which I need in my system. The VP6 can run eight devices.
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Sorry for being so vague. I meant update on your post -- results of dealing with ExcaliberPC, condition of the board, accessories, etc.

 
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