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[stormy13]

Pop quiz time, what is wrong with this combo?

Newegg.ca - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

 

[mpcrsc562]

Pop quiz time, what is wrong with this combo?

Newegg.ca - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

DDR3 memory with an AM2+ processor...

Did I win?

 

[ForeverZero89]

thats what i was gonna say.

 

[mpcrsc562]

Pop quiz time, what is wrong with this combo?

Newegg.ca - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

DDR3 memory with an AM2+ processor...

Did I win?

thats what i was gonna say.

Did we win?

What's the prize? The combo...?

Aw man! Thanks for the combo Stormy13! Much appreciated!
:roflmao:

 

[Dwarf]

Here you go, from the AMD website.

Socket AM2+ Phenom II processors are not compatible with AM3 motherboards. Forced installation can cause damage not covered by AMD warranty

 

[mpcrsc562]

Here you go, from the AMD website.

Socket AM2+ Phenom II processors are not compatible with AM3 motherboards. Forced installation can cause damage not covered by AMD warranty

So, we have another winner? Or did I need to be more thorough in my answer?

Do ForeverZero89, Dwarf, and I split the prize? I'll take the proc as I already have an AM2+ board waiting for it...

 

[CarlTR6]

Newegg has covered their butts with this:

Newegg.ca cannot guarantee the compatibility of Combo items. Please contact the manufacturer(s) directly if you have issues or concerns regarding compatibility.

 

[mpcrsc562]

Newegg has covered their butts with this:

Newegg.ca cannot guarantee the compatibility of Combo items. Please contact the manufacturer(s) directly if you have issues or concerns regarding compatibility.

True, I saw that.
That was actually going to be my first answer to the Pop Quiz!

 

[stormy13]

Everyone gets one of these,





Sad part about that combo is despite the disclaimer, how many will buy it not knowing that the CPU is totally incompatible with the motherboard?

 

[Dwarf]

Newegg has covered their butts with this:

Newegg.ca cannot guarantee the compatibility of Combo items. Please contact the manufacturer(s) directly if you have issues or concerns regarding compatibility.

I'm not sure whether or not that would be legally valid. An item purchased must be fit for its purpose and without any defects. So as far as I'm concerned (and I'm not a lawyer or have any legal training), I would have to say that it is not fit for purpose as the processor would not work with that motherboard. If Newegg.ca (or indeed any other vendor) wishes to offer motherboard/processor bundles then it is upto them to ensure that the components that they offer as part of that bundle are indeed compatible with each other. Clearly, in this case they are not.

 

[CarlTR6]

I agree with you; but I think that would depend on local law.

 

[Everlong]

Newegg has covered their butts with this:

Newegg.ca cannot guarantee the compatibility of Combo items. Please contact the manufacturer(s) directly if you have issues or concerns regarding compatibility.

I'm not sure whether or not that would be legally valid. An item purchased must be fit for its purpose and without any defects. So as far as I'm concerned (and I'm not a lawyer or have any legal training), I would have to say that it is not fit for purpose as the processor would not work with that motherboard. If Newegg.ca (or indeed any other vendor) wishes to offer motherboard/processor bundles then it is upto them to ensure that the components that they offer as part of that bundle are indeed compatible with each other. Clearly, in this case they are not.

I've had to contact Trading Standards about something a bit similar to this. If you buy the product after they've told you something like Newegg have said, then it's legal for Newegg. Though that's only in England, it might be different in USA/Canada.

But either way it's not very professional.

 

[Dwarf]

This seems to be one of those cases where they try to fob you off with telling you to go direct to the manufacturers (in this case, those of the motherboard and/or processor). However, your contract is with the retailer, whether it be online or in a high street shop, and not the manufacturer(s). Both the manufacturers will say that as long as their relevant product isn't damaged in any way that they can't do anything about the situation.

I would agree, though, that this is a bit of a grey area that does need looking into and clarifying.

 

[mpcrsc562]

Everyone gets one of these,

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Sad part about that combo is despite the disclaimer, how many will buy it not knowing that the CPU is totally incompatible with the motherboard?

Thanks for the cookies ... I'll save them for later for my after lunch treat!

As for your comment, you're absolutely right.

 

[Dwarf]

Everyone gets one of these,

View attachment 67398



Sad part about that combo is despite the disclaimer, how many will buy it not knowing that the CPU is totally incompatible with the motherboard?

Thanks for the cookies ... I'll save them for later for my after lunch treat!

As for your comment, you're absolutely right.

You're too late!

 

[CarlTR6]

LOL

 

[mpcrsc562]

Everyone gets one of these,

View attachment 67398



Sad part about that combo is despite the disclaimer, how many will buy it not knowing that the CPU is totally incompatible with the motherboard?

Thanks for the cookies ... I'll save them for later for my after lunch treat!

As for your comment, you're absolutely right.

You're too late!

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Nice try... Mine are in my inbox... Ready to be savored after lunch ... with a big glass of milk.

 

[Dwarf]

Sorry. I forgot to mention that I'd also drunk the milk!

 

[fseal]

Wow that's bad! Combo poker or what?

I wouldn't think twice about double checking specs to make sure they were compatible. That is SO a "given". Selling a CPU/MB combo MEANS that they work togeather. You search newegg for a processor, then when you pick one, they list combo deals for it below, if there is one with a motherbord, who on earth would even for second fathom that they were not compatible?

If it was an accident they should refund/replace broken parts, if on purpose to move old useless parts, wow that's shady.

 

[smarteyeball]

It could be worse...

It could be an AM3 socket + i5 750 chip + DDR2

Still, poor form on the eggs behalf...