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Open box i5 12600k?

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I just bought this cpu and realized cpu inside the box was slided upwards and security side was taped. Shall I return it ?
 

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Where did you buy it from? How was it advertised? As brand new or used?

You say "open box". Was that how it was marketed?
 
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I just bought this cpu and realized cpu inside the box was slided upwards and security side was taped. Shall I return it ?
If it bothers you and you have an easy and free return then you should return for another.
 
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Yeah I can request a return. Also I can see fingerprints on cpu not visiblr when you look with camera
 
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If the seller is legitimate and will accept your return, then I would return it immediately. My worry is, if it was marketed as new, the box should not have been opened, there should be no tape, and no fingerprints on the CPU. This would make me question the legitimacy of the seller and I would worry I would not get my money back.

Good luck. And keep us posted.
 
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Yeah it is a Turkish website like amazon and one of randıman seller. Customer service insta called the cargo guy to Come anc pick it up. The thing is we are running out of 12600ks and what's left is 12600kf and Which I her lots of failures. I will keep the post updated
 
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