Refurbished

[Waterbird]

Question,

I plan on buying this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130735

It's Refurbished, is Refurbished good? or not as good as new..?

I don't want it breaking down in like a week or so, because it's refurbished.

Thanks.

[TeKraken]

EVGA SuperClocked 512-P3-1242-RX GeForce GT 240 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

It should be as good as any card. Considering a DOA is even possible with a new card.

More importantly:
What is the warranty period?

[Doc_Gonzo]

Refurbished items usually carry less warranty and that's always one of the things I look at when comparing cards and other items from different manufacturers. Personally, I'd go for new and get something with a 2 year or more warranty.
Refurbished products can be as good as new ones. For example, a customer returns the graphics card within the allowed time period because they've changed their mind. It may have been installed and so may have small marks etc and can't be re-sold as "new". Refurbished products may also have been returned because of a minor defect that has been fixed.
It's your choice but, I'd go new for the peace of mind a warranty provides. I think that one has just 90 days.

[Waterbird]

Well, I can add, for another $7, I can add a 1 year extended warranty.

Would that be good?

[Padgey2011]

well yeah $7 is nothing, i would get the cover just incase then you are safe for at least a year :)

[caveman26]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=747628&CatId=3670
XFX PVT96OYHFC GeForce 9600 GSO Video Card - 512MB, DDR3, PCI-Express 2.0, HDMI, DVI, DirectX 10, Includes Call OF Duty 4 Game Disc


List Price: $79.99
Instant Savings: - $30.00
Price: $49.99
Less Rebate: - $30.00

Final Price: $19.99*

it should be on par with the 240 overclocks well from what i have read and is $20 with a game

[IcePOP4wHO]

Funny enough, refurbished is usually more reliable out of the box than new. They have to test returned products before they can sell it, although the warranty is pretty bad considering a lot of manufactures offer lifetime or even double lifetime warranties.

9600GSO has GDD3, which is slower than GT240. GT240 also has a single slot cooler, which is great if you have a small case or have expansion cards underneath, as it gives you more air space for cooling.

Also, if you are considering NewEgg warranty, get the 2 year for $10. It will almost never break in the first year.

[rotNdude]

Funny enough, refurbished is usually more reliable out of the box than new. They have to test returned products before they can sell it

Do you have a source that specifically states that?

[Alshain]

http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/FAQDetail.aspx?Module=5

What are Refurbished products?

Products described as "Refurbished" are products which have been retested to ensure compliance with original manufacturer specifications in function and for purposes related to warranty.

"Refurbished" products may include a limited manufacturer warranty – see the item's product page on our website for details

Refurbished products may be any of the following:

A product that has never been used, where the outside factory seal has been broken. This can be due to a cancelled order for example.
A product returned to the original manufacturers that were used in field tests, sales displays or demonstrations.
A product that have been returned for warranty service, which have been brought to manufacturer specifications.
A product that have been returned for reasons other than defect. These items are sent to the manufacturer for inspection and testing. The passing products are then repackaged as refurbished.
A product where the box was damaged in shipment and is then returned to the manufacturer.

Newegg also differentiates "Refurbished" from "Open Box".

Open Box items have been opened and touched and/or returned. Because they originate from different situations, they may or may not include accessories, documentation or retail packaging. Refurbishment is done by the manufacturer. Open Box products are warranted for only 30 days. We recommend that you try out your Open Box product immediately after receiving it.

[rotNdude]

I was more interested in the statement that refurbished products are more reliable than new products.

[Alshain]

I was more interested in the statement that refurbished products are more reliable than new products.

Oh, I didn't comment on that because it was an opinion not a statement. I thought you meant the second sentence.

[NorthernKingdom]

Evga is a excellent company. Probably the only company I'd buy refurbished from.

[General Jameson]

You can find the same card refurbished directly from EVGA for cheaper. It is the last listing on the page. It will come with a 90 day warranty also direct from EVGA after registration.

http://www.evga.com/products/prodlist.asp?switch=20