CPU packaging is it all static protected ?

[proon]

I'm looking at buying 100 (or so) clamshells for CPUs. There's a bunch on ebay direct from China but it's not clear whether they are proper anti static or just plain plastic.

Is it possible to tell ? Do these things get mislabeled ?

 

[CountMike]

If they are in original manufacturer's packaging (Intel, AMD), they are properly protected for long voyages, shipping and mishandling.
Just watch out about who you by them from, there are a lot of forgeries and mislabeled processors out there. There are reports of processors being labeled let's say Core2Quad and some low end Core2Duo was shipped. Only after installing it people found out about true model. Same with i7 but i3 was received.

 

[proon]

If they are in original manufacturer's packaging (Intel, AMD), they are properly protected for long voyages, shipping and mishandling.
Just watch out about who you by them from, there are a lot of forgeries and mislabeled processors out there. There are reports of processors being labeled let's say Core2Quad and some low end Core2Duo was shipped. Only after installing it people found out about true model. Same with i7 but i3 was received.

Hi, well, that may be true but it's just the packaging I want. they're expensive to buy from home ebay sellers so I thought I would get bulk from overseas.

Anyway I bought some, so I will see what it is like when they turn up, but how can one tell the difference between real ESD packaging, and fake ?

However, I'm assuming that anti static plastic is more expensive than normal. If it isn't then there is no incentive to fake it anyway, so I wonder if someone can enlighten about the, admittedly boring, world of anti-static packaging ?

Intel's view here
https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/packaging-chapter-06-databook.html

 

[CountMike]

I have installed many CPUs and as of last few years they were not packaged in anything special. Before that they used to come with black semi rigid foam which itself was anti static. I kept few of them to store unused CPUs in.
CPUs and other computer parts are not very static sensitive any more.

 

[PeeR_SaBBi]

The best way to figure out whether or not it is static-resistant or not is to get an altimeter and set it to check resistance (Ohms/Omega sign) and if you get any reading above 0.01 I'd say it's best not to trust the packaging.

 

[proon]

I have installed many CPUs and as of last few years they were not packaged in anything special. Before that they used to come with black semi rigid foam which itself was anti static. I kept few of them to store unused CPUs in.
CPUs and other computer parts are not very static sensitive any more.

People have said this to me, that components aren't so sensitive any more, and I'm inclined to believe them, but I wonder if there is data on this ? Is anyone keeping track of static caused malfunctions or manufacturer returns ?

 

[Karsten75]

The best way to figure out whether or not it is static-resistant or not is to get an altimeter and set it to check resistance (Ohms/Omega sign) and if you get any reading above 0.01 I'd say it's best not to trust the packaging.

Altimeter??

http://wingsandwheels.com/avionics-instruments/altimeters.html

I'm sure you meant to say "multimeter"

 

[PeeR_SaBBi]

The best way to figure out whether or not it is static-resistant or not is to get an altimeter and set it to check resistance (Ohms/Omega sign) and if you get any reading above 0.01 I'd say it's best not to trust the packaging.

Altimeter??

http://wingsandwheels.com/avionics-instruments/altimeters.html

I'm sure you meant to say "multimeter"

Lol, autocorrect + late night forum browsing = bad

 

[proon]

Altimeter multimeter alligator, whatever.

My clamshell packaging came today, took two weeks from China. It's transparent with a slightly metallic tint look to it, stamped with intel and ESD logo. Looks proper.