2nd rate components

[alladinsane]

Hey all,

I have heard that manufacturors sell parts that do not completely make it through quality control (i.e., the parts work but do not pass extensive testing). Does anyone know if this is true? And if so, can anyone paste links talking about this? Also, if true, how does one know if one is getting such a part?

Thanks

 

[theholylancer]

i think some celerons were subpar P4s and some low p4s were subpar high p4s.... that is all i know....

 

[endyen]

And the 865s were 875 chips, that didn't quite cut it.
Most processors get binned according to how good they are. It's not like any that are sold are not good enough, just some are better.
A company would never fail a product and then sell it. OTOH they may apply lower standards to lower valued parts.

 

[liquidpaper007]

maybe generic stuff? who knows? can return it

 

[Crashman]

Usually processors that fail quality controll are slowed down until they pass, or failed if they don't pass at the slowest speed. RAM however is sold in "grades"

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[ChipDeath]

Hey, don't forget the flip side. Sometimes they sell excellent chips as slower ones. My old XP1700+ would do 2.25Ghz at 1.55V, that's a 780Mhz increase from stock speed, with a fairly bad cooler. Also only needs 1.4V to run at 2Ghz. All for £35 3 years ago or so - not bad eh?

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