A redditor has posted some photographs and screenshots from a PC system they thought was packing one in every of Intel’s latest flagship processors. Nonetheless, there’s a jarring disconnect between the CPU photographs and screenshots from PC sysinfo software program instruments. The redditor says they purchased an Intel Core i9-13900K, however the firmest proof earlier than their eyes says it’s a Core i7-13700K.
If you end up searching for a brand new CPU for a brand new system or improve, then Amazon is a reliable e-tailer with a reliable market, proper? Properly, third celebration sellers on Amazon generally have fairly unhealthy critiques, and different instances sneaky people may attempt to exploit Amazon’s properly regarded returns coverage by switching returned elements.
We do not precisely know what occurred within the case of A lot Designer 8417, as particulars in regards to the Amazon transaction, together with if it was a third-party vendor, have not been divulged. Nonetheless, we do know that the CPU marketed as an i9-13900K was purchased in April, and the person has solely simply acquired round to operating a instrument like CPU-Z to confirm its specs. Some folks simply purchase computer systems or elements and use them, moderately than cherish, covet, monitor, tweak and microscopically analyze them – who knew?
What seems to have occurred, if the redditor’s report is real, is that somebody returned an ‘unused’ Core i9-13900K to Amazon. However in reality, the dishonest individual on this chain of occasions can have needed to have swapped a CPU built-in warmth spreader (IHS) onto a less expensive (MSRP $419) Core i7-13700K, then both returned or resold it because the “Core i9-13900K” (MSRP $599) acquired by A lot Designer 8417. This implies some scammer someplace benefitted from a $180 deduction on their processor worth. Nonetheless, there was additionally some appreciable effort concerned in IHS swapping.
One other chance is that the vendor of the ‘Core i9-13900K’ eliminated the unique markings on the Core i7-13700K IHS and managed to re-engrave it to appear like an i9-13900K. That is additionally a little bit of an effort for moderately small good points that will likely be came upon fairly rapidly. This second technique would additionally want some authentic i9-13900K outer packaging as a way to be convincing.
No matter occurred right here, it’s a reminder to check and confirm any {hardware} that you just buy is real, performs as anticipated, and include all marketed equipment. Do your verification at your earliest comfort, even when buying from essentially the most trusted of sellers – we’ve got seen this type of concern come up at a variety of shops previously.
