Unknown (rare?) Core 2 Duo

[customisbetter]

that screenie is my current setup, i havent tested the core2duo yet because im waiting for my fricken motherboard to come.

 

[EXT64]

Ok, good. You had us scared there for a while. That's a socket 775, why don't you just toss that chip and just put in there? Just kidding, keep us updated

 

[night_wolf_in]

that screenie is my current setup, i havent tested the core2duo yet because im waiting for my fricken motherboard to come.

LOL. ok, i started to pity for getting scammed. lol

 

[jimmysmitty]

that screenie is my current setup, i havent tested the core2duo yet because im waiting for my fricken motherboard to come.

But what mobo do you surrently have? The Celeron that you have is a LGA775 so it might be possible that your current mobo can run the E4400 that way you can test the chip out and such.

 

[truehighroller]

I think he is pulling our leg.

 

[customisbetter]

my mobo is a standard compaq from along tie ago and doesn't like c2ds. has something to do with voltage.

 

[Shadow703793]

ignore

 

[customisbetter]

on the page he says cpu z is wrong.
also the feedbacks says that they either don't work or they like it so i don't know.

 

[customisbetter]

shat!!! heres what intel had to say...
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Hello Ed,

Thank you for contacting Intel(R) Technical Support.

In this particular case, after validating the processor markings that
you sent us we have been able to confirm that your processor is an
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) unit. It matches a Intel(R) Core(TM)
2 Duo processor E4400 but the warranty on OEM processors is conveyed
from distributor to vendor to customer, for whatever period of time is
agreed to at the time of the transaction, but usually no greater than one
year.

Furthermore, the sSpec number SLA5F does not exist in our records.
There is one that matches the specifications of your processor but it is
the SLA3F. That information is available at the following link:

http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLA98

Furthermore, and as explained before, we do not also cover the warranty
on those processors that are bought through e-bay as we cannot know if
the product was functioning when it was sold, or how it was
treated/used prior to being sold. Unfortunately, this is a buyer beware
situation, and while Intel would like to assist you, we cannot; your claim is
with the person selling the product or the site you purchased the
product through.
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so iv got a dell cpu probably... oh well, maybe the stepping is mutant and unlocked. oh who am i kidding, im screwed.

 

[EXT64]

Hopefully it will all work out. I guess we'll know when you fire it up. What's the ETA on that motherboard?

 

[customisbetter]

usps says it left Anaheim ca yesterday. it will probably be in Michigan today and to me tomorrow. taking ages....

 

[Shadow703793]

on the page he says cpu z is wrong.
also the feedbacks says that they either don't work or they like it so i don't know.

lol, didn't see that.

 

[customisbetter]

anyway, when it gets here do you guys thing that i will have a decent sytem. i only play half-life and a little bioshock (gets annoying after awhile). i usually do lots of media recording and editing (wannabe audiophile in a band, dangerous situation).

 

[EXT64]

If it works, probably. If you give it a little OC, definitely. An e4400 is a pretty decent CPU.

 

[Shadow703793]

^Agreed.

 

[customisbetter]

cool, im thinking it over and it shouldn't be that bad. oem cpus of the e4400 flavor were the sla98 stepping which can go 3 ghz and he referred me to the sla98 stat page so i might be ok. trying to be optimistic.

 

[EXT64]

Well, assuming that is an e4400, I can pretty much guarantee it will overclock better than my AMD chips (or my old Intel, actually) :lol:

 

[customisbetter]

iv got some news!!!
i was snooping and read this page...
http://xtreview.com/addcomment-id-2963-view-Core-2-Duo-e4400-M0-stepping.html
i was looking at the pictures and my processor and it definetly has the old l2 stepping which is good right? better overclocking potential i think.
i might be wrong though...
edit: the sla3f is faster than 98. i do have the 3f l2 stepping. AWESOME!!!!!!!

 

[Shadow703793]

Good for you

 

[customisbetter]

i also got lucky on the board. its rev 2 of 3 so it overclocks and supports my memory! today is a good day.

 

[killz86]

I was looking at the picture closely and i noticed something i think everyone would like to know if they did not ponit this out already on his. picture i saw 1 core 2 threads 90nm 1.4ghz and its a socket 604 i went on panit and put red around the area's where i noticed this from. here is the image file

so you better contact ebay asap and get your money back because he is more then likely a scammer trying to make some money


Killz

 

[rgsaunders]

a simple Google search shows several listings for SLA5F as a Pentium 4, 2.0GHZ, 775, 800FSB 2MB cache

 

[jimmysmitty]

Whats even funnier is the CPU-Z states it a Intel Genuine 6GHz CPU. Um where was I when Intel released thos?

I still am worried about the CPUs hes shows without any markings on the IHS.

 

[nukchebi0]

[strike]I am 70% certain he got ripped off. I am so glad I didn't buy from Ebay. It seems even seller rankings can't provide insurance of safety.[/strike]

Actually, it appears he wasn't. Everything on the IHS save the stepping checks out with an E4400's specs.

 

[gigman]

You must have created one of the most anticipated components ever!