Successfully obtained a Core i5 CPU for a bargain price of $10, as a result of someone fooling Amazon out of an i7-14700 processor.
In a chaotic and overflowing local Amazon returns store, a tech enthusiast, known as the author, recently made an unexpected discovery. The store, known for its weekly restock day when all items cost just $10, was the unexpected source of a roll of Creality 3D printer PLA filament and an Intel CPU box.
Upon closer inspection, the author found an Intel CPU box labeled as an i7-14700. Intrigued, the author decided to purchase the box, along with a roll of PLA filament and another pair of shoe insoles, for $32.25 after tax.
Back at home, the author's curiosity was piqued as they opened the CPU box. To their surprise, they found a Core i5 13500, not a Core i7-14700 as the label suggested. The new CPU, with its 14 cores, 20 threads, and a Turbo Frequency of 4.8 GHz, was an interesting find.
The author's test system, built with a Ryzen 7950X and RTX 4090, booted up with the new CPU, displaying the Windows 11 login screen as expected. After running benchmarks, the new CPU performed as expected, providing the author with a sense of satisfaction.
However, the author couldn't help but wonder about the circumstances that led to the return of the Core i5 13500. There is no publicly available information indicating who returned the processor or where such a return point was located.
As for the author, they are considering building a system for a family member or friend with the new CPU. But they mentioned they might pass up on enticing tech if they could, hinting at a possible habit of buying tech they don't really need.
As the author continues to explore the local Amazon returns store, they can't help but wonder what they will find next week. The allure of the unexpected finds keeps them coming back, always hoping for another interesting discovery.
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