I am getting an e6600 soon, and am able to choose which one I want in person (out of about 8 or 10). Obviously the biggest advantage to this is that I can check out the batch code/number on each one and choose the best. What do I need to look for?
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Which batch number should I get?
- Thread starter youngbuck
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Check on the packaging and it should say something like L30... (30 being the week). Some of the earlier weeks have a lower VID (1.25v) than the older ones(1.325v). I believe all those chips with the lower VIDs are in the 20s.
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the early B chips were a bit more desirable than the A chips, ie L29B. it is the fpo/batch# you want to look for on the box.
but it is all luck of the draw, you can get a stinker or a golden cpu no matter what you choose.
but it is all luck of the draw, you can get a stinker or a golden cpu no matter what you choose.
