My 'New' OEM CPU?

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Hi,

I recently purchased an OEM 478-pin Intel P4 CPU from eBay, which was
described as being 'New'.

However, when I look (with my poor eyes using a magnifying glass) at the top
of the CPU, there are tiny scratches, and a fine square outline as though a
heatsink had previously been attached.

Am I right to be sceptical about the claim that the CPU is 'New', or are
such marks possible during manufacture?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Colin
 
if the world wasn't a greedy place, ebay would be a great venue.
I guess it would be a matter of the definition of 'new'? as in 'mounted but
never powered up maybe'?
 
JAD said:
if the world wasn't a greedy place, ebay would be a great venue.
I guess it would be a matter of the definition of 'new'? as in 'mounted but
never powered up maybe'?
Click to expand...

If the thermal pad melted to give the faint outline described, it was
powered up. It's used, not new. If he's already given positive feedback,
give him a chance to explain, and if it's inadequate leave negative
feedback.


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Thanks for the input.

Colin

| Hi,
|
| I recently purchased an OEM 478-pin Intel P4 CPU from eBay, which was
| described as being 'New'.
|
| However, when I look (with my poor eyes using a magnifying glass) at the
top
| of the CPU, there are tiny scratches, and a fine square outline as though
a
| heatsink had previously been attached.
|
| Am I right to be sceptical about the claim that the CPU is 'New', or are
| such marks possible during manufacture?
|
| Any thoughts appreciated.
|
| Colin
|
|
 
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