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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
I just got this Athlon Tbird (bought on ebay):
http://home.comcast.net/~voidnospam/cpu.jpg I was disappointed when I saw that the lower right corner was chipped. Would you be comfortable running it in your system? I've read reports from people who have used chipped CPUs that *usually* worked but caused bizarre behavior when performing certain operations. I'd like a CPU that works correctly 100% of the time. I haven't tried to install it in my system, because I still haven't gotten my motherboard back (sent it to be recapped). But it probably wouldn't be a good idea for me to test it anyways, because I'm talking to the seller about a possible refund, and if I install it in my system he might think that I'm the one who chipped it. |
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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
wrote in message ups.com... I just got this Athlon Tbird (bought on ebay): http://home.comcast.net/~voidnospam/cpu.jpg I was disappointed when I saw that the lower right corner was chipped. Would you be comfortable running it in your system? I've read reports from people who have used chipped CPUs that *usually* worked but caused bizarre behavior when performing certain operations. I'd like a CPU that works correctly 100% of the time. I haven't tried to install it in my system, because I still haven't gotten my motherboard back (sent it to be recapped). But it probably wouldn't be a good idea for me to test it anyways, because I'm talking to the seller about a possible refund, and if I install it in my system he might think that I'm the one who chipped it. I don't see any chip... I doubt if it would make a difference anyway... If the seller 100% guarantees it...then give it a try... but if you don't feel comfortable with it...return it! |
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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
void,
As long as the ship isn't too large or deep, it should be ok. Remember that the outer ceramic casing of the CPU is just that.............a casing to help dissipate heat away from the actual CPU, which sits in the middle of the casing and is about the size of a fingernail. Take Care, -- Edward A. Weissbard El Paso, TX "Life is easy with eyes closed" ----------------------------------------------- wrote in message ups.com... I just got this Athlon Tbird (bought on ebay): http://home.comcast.net/~voidnospam/cpu.jpg I was disappointed when I saw that the lower right corner was chipped. Would you be comfortable running it in your system? I've read reports from people who have used chipped CPUs that *usually* worked but caused bizarre behavior when performing certain operations. I'd like a CPU that works correctly 100% of the time. I haven't tried to install it in my system, because I still haven't gotten my motherboard back (sent it to be recapped). But it probably wouldn't be a good idea for me to test it anyways, because I'm talking to the seller about a possible refund, and if I install it in my system he might think that I'm the one who chipped it. |
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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
Consider it to be dead for all intents and purposes. Get your refund.
-- DaveW ---------------- wrote in message ups.com... I just got this Athlon Tbird (bought on ebay): http://home.comcast.net/~voidnospam/cpu.jpg I was disappointed when I saw that the lower right corner was chipped. Would you be comfortable running it in your system? I've read reports from people who have used chipped CPUs that *usually* worked but caused bizarre behavior when performing certain operations. I'd like a CPU that works correctly 100% of the time. I haven't tried to install it in my system, because I still haven't gotten my motherboard back (sent it to be recapped). But it probably wouldn't be a good idea for me to test it anyways, because I'm talking to the seller about a possible refund, and if I install it in my system he might think that I'm the one who chipped it. |
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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
Edward A. Weissbard wrote:
As long as the ship isn't too large or deep, it should be ok. Remember that the outer ceramic casing of the CPU is just that.............a casing to help dissipate heat away from the actual CPU, which sits in the middle of the casing and is about the size of a fingernail. That's what I meant. The chip is on the lower right corner of the die. |
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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
On 30 Jan 2006 13:00:04 -0800,
wrote: I just got this Athlon Tbird (bought on ebay): http://home.comcast.net/~voidnospam/cpu.jpg I was disappointed when I saw that the lower right corner was chipped. Would you be comfortable running it in your system? I've read reports from people who have used chipped CPUs that *usually* worked but caused bizarre behavior when performing certain operations. I'd like a CPU that works correctly 100% of the time. I haven't tried to install it in my system, because I still haven't gotten my motherboard back (sent it to be recapped). But it probably wouldn't be a good idea for me to test it anyways, because I'm talking to the seller about a possible refund, and if I install it in my system he might think that I'm the one who chipped it. If you are really paranoid about it and want a refund, that's fine, do so. However, the chip is so minor it is not at all likely to have damaged the CPU or ever be a problem. That's no guarantee the CPU is ok though, when buying a used CPU from a 3rd party there are other things that prior owner might've done to kill it but so far, the chip in itself is not a reason to suspect anything. |
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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
In article , philo
says... I don't see any chip... Bottom right corner. -- Conor Windows & Outlook/OE in particular, shipped with settings making them as open to entry as a starlet in a porno. Steve B |
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Need your opinion on this chipped CPU
Conor wrote:
In article , philo says... I don't see any chip... Bottom right corner. it's too small to consider |
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