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Hi All,
I hope everyone's doing OK despite the craziness in the world (including but not limited to post end of 2025 tech apocalypse). I feel like HardForum FS/T isn't as active in this most recent apocalypse year one as in past years but it's really nice to come back here and see some old names + do some trades. I should probably explore more of the forum outside of FS/T lol.
I have some random old but hopefully use-able hardware which I'd love to pass along to anyone who can make use before I a) try Facebook Marketplace or b) take it to e-waste recycling.
For local, I'm regularly between Central LA and Pasadena so happy to drop off anywhere along that path (at my convenience).
>> CAN SHIP <<
CPU
-- Intel Core i3-12100 (DEAD)
>> Was looking for a cheap LGA1700 testing CPU, purchased off FB Marketplace (shipping), went to use it, won't POST. Seller tells me (after purchase complete) that the CPU went kaput while mounted in his system and he wasn't sure if it was still working (clearly not). Luckily FB Marketplace has pretty solid buyer protections (as of now) and I got my money back. Might make for a good practice CPU for delidding or something? It looks like one of the capacitors along the bottom edge is crooked, maybe it's repairable? This is the first dead CPU I've ever encountered and luckily it wasn't caused by me so not really sure what to do. Suppose it is the definition of e-waste if the previous owner fried it, what a shame.
AIO / CPU Coolers
-- CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 120mm - Intel Only (CW-9060006-WW) --
>> This came with an old Core G3 case I bought and I removed it without testing as 120MM AIOs are pointless in the era of cheap 240+ AIOs and well designed air coolers. Old reddit says this AIO is really loud too so what exactly is the point lol. Sidebar, I was able to cram a modern 240MM AIO in that G3 and am relatively proud of pulling it off lol. This H50 comes with the LGA 2011 / 115x mounting bracket (no AMD bracket) and a slim 120MM fan. Maybe you can throw it on a GPU or something?
-- Arctic Alpine 17 CO (LGA 1700 Only) Cooler
>> I honestly have no idea where this came from but it's sitting around in my stash and is compete in box. Useful for test benching as the mounting system does not require a backplate. In the same vein as above: "what is the point?".
>> LOCAL ONLY <<
Hope to be able to post more soon. Stay frosty, Hardforum!
I hope everyone's doing OK despite the craziness in the world (including but not limited to post end of 2025 tech apocalypse). I feel like HardForum FS/T isn't as active in this most recent apocalypse year one as in past years but it's really nice to come back here and see some old names + do some trades. I should probably explore more of the forum outside of FS/T lol.
I have some random old but hopefully use-able hardware which I'd love to pass along to anyone who can make use before I a) try Facebook Marketplace or b) take it to e-waste recycling.
For local, I'm regularly between Central LA and Pasadena so happy to drop off anywhere along that path (at my convenience).
>> CAN SHIP <<
CPU
-- Intel Core i3-12100 (DEAD)
>> Was looking for a cheap LGA1700 testing CPU, purchased off FB Marketplace (shipping), went to use it, won't POST. Seller tells me (after purchase complete) that the CPU went kaput while mounted in his system and he wasn't sure if it was still working (clearly not). Luckily FB Marketplace has pretty solid buyer protections (as of now) and I got my money back. Might make for a good practice CPU for delidding or something? It looks like one of the capacitors along the bottom edge is crooked, maybe it's repairable? This is the first dead CPU I've ever encountered and luckily it wasn't caused by me so not really sure what to do. Suppose it is the definition of e-waste if the previous owner fried it, what a shame.
AIO / CPU Coolers
-- CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 120mm - Intel Only (CW-9060006-WW) --
>> This came with an old Core G3 case I bought and I removed it without testing as 120MM AIOs are pointless in the era of cheap 240+ AIOs and well designed air coolers. Old reddit says this AIO is really loud too so what exactly is the point lol. Sidebar, I was able to cram a modern 240MM AIO in that G3 and am relatively proud of pulling it off lol. This H50 comes with the LGA 2011 / 115x mounting bracket (no AMD bracket) and a slim 120MM fan. Maybe you can throw it on a GPU or something?
-- Arctic Alpine 17 CO (LGA 1700 Only) Cooler
>> I honestly have no idea where this came from but it's sitting around in my stash and is compete in box. Useful for test benching as the mounting system does not require a backplate. In the same vein as above: "what is the point?".
>> LOCAL ONLY <<
Hope to be able to post more soon. Stay frosty, Hardforum!
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