B Grade motherboard ...

2008-07-09 13:14:46

#1

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6504|United Kingdom

hey guys

I found an MSI P35 Diamond motherboard on overclockers B grade stock section earlier for 14p. I ordered it and combined with delivery/vat ended up paying around £10. I understand it is B Grade but what does this actually mean? Is it that the main product itself is working but packaging/accessories etc. may not be present and that it may have been returned/reconditioned/show signs of use?

cheers

2008-07-09 13:19:05

#2

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6762|N. Ireland

Means that the product has been returned and if required refurbished, and is probably OEM (meaning no cables, drivers etc).

2008-07-09 13:19:56

#3

rammunition: Fully Loaded; +143|6130

Its the proper product but B grade means it was maybe an ex display, returned item, damaged/refurbished or it might have something missing

2008-07-09 13:27:04

#4

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6504|United Kingdom

but it will be working ultimately?

2008-07-09 13:32:33

#5

rammunition: Fully Loaded; +143|6130

Mitch92uK wrote:
but it will be working ultimately?

it should do, i bought a B graded mobo and it worked, but only get B graded stuff is their is warranty/guarantee.

2008-07-09 13:47:11

#6

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6762|N. Ireland

Mitch92uK wrote:
but it will be working ultimately?

It should, yes. There is no real reason why it shouldn't - unless it wasn't tested.

2008-07-10 04:12:02

#7

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6504|United Kingdom

Ok cheers for the replies so far.

One other question I have is can I test the mobo without the entire system? What do i NEED to be able to test if the mobo works?

2008-07-10 12:06:00

#8

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6732|cuntshitlake

Put ATX cables from PSU in and plug it to the wall + put the switch on and check if the leds of the mobo light.

Then turn it on and see if you get error beeps for no ram/cpu/gpu.

Last edited by DeathUnlimited (2008-07-10 12:08:04)

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2008-07-11 03:57:50

#9

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6504|United Kingdom

I didn't realise my PSU mobo lead was only a 20 pin like all the other computers in the house ><><><

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