can I tell if my Q6600 is GO stepping before installing?

[pauld5999]

just got a new Q6600, trying to make sure I got a GO stepping chip before I install, is there anyway? It is an OEM chip so no box. I am trying to read what I think is the lot # on the chip but not getting anything on google, not sure if I am reading it right, anyone know if I can tell? I think the lot # is L810B024

 

[OldSkool]

Assuming it's not a retail box(If it were it'd say stepping GO on the outside) I'm going to say that it is a GO as, unless I'm mistaken, all new Q6600's are GO stepping.

 

[mdamda]

Take a look on the numbers on the box near where you see the lot number.

A bunch of letters/numbers ending in SLACR - G0; SL9UM - B3.

If it's acquired only recently, I'd be willing to bet it's a G0 already.

 

[OldSkool]

L8** batch numbers are all GO I think.

 

[jason4207]

L8** batch numbers are all GO I think.

Yep, and you should also be able to see the code SLACR on the chip itself.

SLACR = G0

 

[pauld5999]

great thanks guys! I know all new Q6600's are GO, but being OEM I was just worried that maybe it was sitting around for awhile or is old stock from somewhere, I think I'm good though. Can't see what it says on the GO I already have, copper mirror finish took that away...