Originally posted by: Schnook121
you can get new RAM at cas 2.5 for only like $72. why would you bother on refurb??? seems like a waste to me...
Originally posted by: JonathanYoung
Refurb=someone bought it, tried to overclock it (or some other reason), couldn't, returned it, kingston tested it, no problem, cleaned it up a bit, instead of throwing it away because it's no longer new, sell for 5% less.
NO, refurb products are not necessarily tested by manufacturer OR Newegg. The last refurb modules I received were defective, wouldn't even run quite UNDERclocked, had nothing to do with overclocking margins... YMMVOriginally posted by: JonathanYoung
Refurb=someone bought it, tried to overclock it (or some other reason), couldn't, returned it, kingston tested it, no problem, cleaned it up a bit, instead of throwing it away because it's no longer new, sell for 5% less.
YEP - NewEgg uses their customers to test their RMA parts.Originally posted by: mindless1NO, refurb products are not necessarily tested by manufacturer OR Newegg. The last refurb modules I received were defective, wouldn't even run quite UNDERclocked, had nothing to do with overclocking margins... YMMV
Originally posted by: mindless1
"15% restocking fee" is for new items? It only cost me return shipping.