Why You Should AVOID Intel Core 2 Engineering Samples - Page 4

ChampionLLY · 7th Dec 2008, 11:36 PM

i just briefly read thru the article, very interesting indeed..

never knew what exactly what an ES is all about, neither were I aware of the potential problems highlighted.. very good article

Adrian Wong · 9th Dec 2008, 04:31 PM

Apparently, Intel is interested about the mention of China as a source. Hehe..

TBH though, loads of people are using China as a scrapegoat. The processors could have been stolen from Malaysia or Thailand for all we know... and these sellers may be using China to throw off the scent.

Then again, it could be China. The Chinese are never ones to let a good opportunity slip by them... If it makes money, they would do it, even if it's illegal. Hehe.. Maybe even BECAUSE it's illegal! Hahaha...

neverthar · 11th Dec 2008, 04:17 PM

wow, after more then a year since I wrote that article, there's still people who do bother to read. And thanks adrian for keeping it alive with updates

Adrian Wong · 11th Dec 2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neverthar

wow, after more then a year since I wrote that article, there's still people who do bother to read. And thanks adrian for keeping it alive with updates

There's always great interest in such matters!

Adrian Wong · 24th Dec 2008, 07:49 PM

Everyone loves Intel engineering samples. They are special handpicked samples for reviewers that are more overclockable and have unlocked multipliers. Or do they?

We take a look at the Core 2 engineering samples and show you why they are not the processors that everyone thinks they are. Should you buy one, or not? Read on and find out.

We have just updated the guide with more details about the ES processors from China.

Link : Why You Should AVOID Intel Core 2 Engineering Samples Rev. 4.1

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24th Dec 2008, 07:49 PM	#35 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Why You Should AVOID Intel Core 2 Engineering Samples Rev. 4.1 Everyone loves Intel engineering samples. They are special handpicked samples for reviewers that are more overclockable and have unlocked multipliers. Or do they? We take a look at the Core 2 engineering samples and show you why they are not the processors that everyone thinks they are. Should you buy one, or not? Read on and find out. We have just updated the guide with more details about the ES processors from China. Link : Why You Should AVOID Intel Core 2 Engineering Samples Rev. 4.1 __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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