For the vast majority of PC gamers, who have been learning about this platform and its components over the years, building a computer is a popular and even satisfying hobby. But while a user of this platform was looking to repair his computer and buy a new CPU online, upon receiving the package, he realized that he was the victim of a scam when he found a piece of clay wrapped in kitchen paper, in place of the processor.
According to a post on Reddit, after his PC’s motherboard stopped working, this player ordered the necessary spare parts from the American electronics chain Best Buy, including a new CPU. Full of expectations for the improvement in his computer’s performance, he opened the package only to find a lump of clay. At first he couldn’t believe his eyes, as did other people who stumbled upon the user’s story, after it quickly spread online.
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In the comments of the thread, some users suggested that it is not an isolated case that when returning products to online retailers, fraud is attempted. Scammers take advantage of these opportunities to return low-quality or counterfeit products and receive new, high-end items in exchange, and since they do not have much time to review, they weigh the products to see if the contents match the order, so the The next buyer will be the one who realizes the scam.
The user also commented that, following advice from the community, he immediately contacted Best Buy customer service to report the incident. The company informed him that the investigation of the case could take up to ten days and subsequently, a replacement or refund is expected, so everything could be just a bad time.
Player accidentally spills thermal paste on the PC processor socket and asks for help to know what to do, sparking a huge debate
The online discussion forum reddit recently became a relief place for a concerned user After the thermal paste from your computer will end up in the processor socket, generating fears about possible damage to the equipment.
The incident, which has become a hot topic in the technology community, has led to discussions about risks and solutions for these types of PC building hiccups.
According to the user MrDrProfPatrickJrSr, in his Reddit post, the problem occurred when he was making modifications to his PC, since this, accidentally spilled a small amount of thermal paste in it processor socket, specifically a LGA 1700.
