Counterfeit Intel Retail Processors

Dashken · 3rd Apr 2008, 05:39 AM

Everyone knows that Intel retail processors not only come with a certified cooler but also a much longer warranty. However, you must first be sure that you have a genuine retail processor.

Some greedy retailers have been selling counterfeit Intel boxed (retail) processors to make more money. So be sure to check out this handy guide on how to spot a genuine Intel boxed processor and avoid the counterfeit units.

Here's a quote from the article :-

Quote:

"To get an even better price from Intel, many OEMs and system assemblers order tray processors in bulk. They do not make use of all of these processors so a large number find their way into the DIY markets. However, that is not the problem."

Link : Counterfeit Intel Boxed Processors

Mac Daddy · 3rd Apr 2008, 07:26 AM

This is a good article and I think a "should read". I got this E6550 really cheap 140CAD and checked the contents when I got it and the box again right now.

Quickest thing I noted and found looking at the box is the sticker with the bar code. You can't miss the difference so a good thing to look for on purchase

Chai · 3rd Apr 2008, 12:55 PM

Since these processors are from OEM, can you check by looking at the S-Spec codes? Because retail and OEM should have different codes.

ChampionLLY · 3rd Apr 2008, 05:12 PM

Finally the article is out!

Originated from Hardspell;
Translated & Edited by ChampionLLY
Further Edited by Adrian Wong
Published by Dashken

Do i get any reps for this? kidding

Adrian Wong · 4th Apr 2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Since these processors are from OEM, can you check by looking at the S-Spec codes? Because retail and OEM should have different codes.

I think both retail and OEM processors are using the same S-Specs.

Adrian Wong · 4th Apr 2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChampionLLY

Finally the article is out!

Originated from Hardspell;
Translated & Edited by ChampionLLY
Further Edited by Adrian Wong
Published by Dashken

Do i get any reps for this? kidding

Definitely! +rep!

Mac Daddy · 4th Apr 2008, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Definitely! +rep!

Good call

Chai · 4th Apr 2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

I think both retail and OEM processors are using the same S-Specs.

Are you sure? Back in the Celeron days, I remember there's 2.

ChampionLLY · 4th Apr 2008, 01:22 PM

lol.. thx guys..

Trinity · 4th Apr 2008, 08:26 PM

Well it appears my E6600 is the real deal.

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