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    Is this normal on a T9400 CPU? Need an answer asap please.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cyber16, Mar 4, 2009.

  1. cyber16

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    I have a buddy "non-member" that wants to upgrade his cpu, he cannot afford my retail P9500
    so he is looking at a oem used T9400
    What is that dark circle on the die in this picture?
    http://i41.tinypic.com/67i3xx.jpg
    Is that from heat or is it normal?

    If someone could give any clues please do so as I don't wish to hold up this seller.
     
    cyber16, Mar 4, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I don't think it's normal. I've never seen a processor with a "dark circle" on the die like that. Without any more info, it's hard to tell for sure, though; it might be some leftover thermal paste, or an illusion caused by a bad photo. If your buddy hasn't bought the chip, I'd probably advice against it, otherwise, try to scrape it off or something? If the chip is actually working, I wouldn't worry too much about it, though.
     
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    Thank you, he has not yet purchased it, matter of fact its posted right here in the classifieds area.
    The seller does say it works just fine, personally i never have seen anything like that as well.
    It almost looks like a heat discoloration.
     
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    Reflection of the camera?
     
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    Smart! :)

    --filler--
     
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    Its called "Pink Sony Digital Camera Syndrome" lol

    thats clearly just a reflection, the CPU should be ok :D
     
    Koer, Mar 4, 2009
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