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November 01, 2017, 08:44:25 PM Last edit: November 01, 2017, 08:58:24 PM by Za1n |
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I have a few of these boards too and have so far experienced no issues with them for over a period of several months. I use powered risers on all the slots so I do not plug in any of the Molex connectors on the motherboard, which is maybe one difference. Also, I do not use the SATA power connector as according to the manual it only serves to "enhance the power of rear USB ports".
However, I suspect your issue is more to do with the open box nature of the motherboards than anything else. Realize that most open box items are returns from customers and NewEgg probably does a very basic functionality test, meaning pop in a CPU and ram and check that it boots. It is possible some exhibited issues with the first owner who then sent them back, or even the first owner may have done something with it to damage it in a way to not easily be detected right away.
CPUs, RAM, Motherboards and PSUs are items that I stay away from on refurbished and open box items, as they are products that can hide defects initially even though they may already be on their way to failure. GPUs aren't as bad to buy secondhand as they will usually fail right away if you subject them to 3D graphics testing such as Futuremark's line of benchmarks and of course mining. Most bad GPUs can be fleshed out within a day or two and sent back, however the other components I listed can sometimes take weeks/months before exhibiting strange issues or outright failing.
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