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Sounds like a return if there's no sticker closing the ESD bag or plastic around the box.
I'd return and ask for open-box price. Worst they could do is let you trade for a "new" one.
I have not seen an Asus board recently that was taped shut. Mostly MSI and Gigabyte still do that. Many of the higher end Asus don't even have ESD bag any more. If the accessories were open then it was likely a return item. I always check for obvious fingerprints and thermal paste/dust when I buy from a store because they like to open them for whatever reason.
Ok I apologize for not checking back. Apparently, Z87-A is completely open (no seal on box, no seal on the anti-static bag where MOBO is). Nothing is sealed except wires. I am guessing that this is the case for ALL ASUS MOBO. I am not sure why...I hope ROG or higher-end MOBO comes in sealed bags or boxes.
Ok I apologize for not checking back. Apparently, Z87-A is completely open (no seal on box, no seal on the anti-static bag where MOBO is). Nothing is sealed except wires. I am guessing that this is the case for ALL ASUS MOBO. I am not sure why...I hope ROG or higher-end MOBO comes in sealed bags or boxes.
ROG boards some in a cardboard tray with a clear plastic window over it, no bags. I guess it must not matter if they ship them that way.
Never know. Could go either way.
Ok I apologize for not checking back. Apparently, Z87-A is completely open (no seal on box, no seal on the anti-static bag where MOBO is). Nothing is sealed except wires. I am guessing that this is the case for ALL ASUS MOBO. I am not sure why...I hope ROG or higher-end MOBO comes in sealed bags or boxes.
Well, my baby runs, which is a good thing If CPUs come with seals, I think MOBOs should come with seals as well!