Is something wrong with this CPU? Black Marks on it...

[Connor19]

You can see it faintly in real life if you look from the right angle. There seems to be 2-3 Black marks around the chip. The PC it came from motherboard burn't out, But the CPU was never tested. I don't know if the marks were there before the PC died either.
I'm unable to test it because I know nobody with a Mobo that will fit, And its not a bad processor (i7 Extreme Edition) so if it is working it'd be a waste just having it sit there doing nothing + It could earn me a few bob back from what I paid to make my new build.

Your opinions?

 

[clutchc]

I don't see the marks you are talking about. If you are referring to the dark 'shadow' in the upper right corner of the CPU, that is a common discoloration found on almost all Intel CPUs.
However...
If the CPU came from a MB that fried, there's a chance it killed the CPU when it died. No way to know w/o testing. But a damaged CPU can also ruin a good MB. So it becomes a 'catch 22' situation. I speak from a couple bad experiences.

 

[Connor19]

Ah, Yes they're the marks Im on about, Theres a couple of them. Thanks for the answer.

And yes, Its a bit of a situation. It'd be great to flog it on as I'm not in the best financial position right now after building a new rig. But thing is I cant guarantee it works, And like you said if it doesn't I dont want to put other peoples components are risk. Mhmm.

 

[geofelt]

My suggestion is to market it on ebay with full disclosure of all the details and concerns, and offer a no hassle full refund for any reason.
The buyer can then test the chip and return it to you if it is defective, or for no reason at all.
I might suggest that you place a inconspicuous mark on it and photograph it before sending it out. Some unscrupulous buyers may try to return a truly defective chip to you and keep yours if it is good.

 

[Connor19]

Thats a good suggestion, Geofelt, Might well do that in the near future.
Thank you!