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    Buying es cpu need help asap please!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by magnersl, Mar 29, 2013.

  1. magnersl

    magnersl Newbie

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    hi guys im look at 2x es cpu's i do not really know much about these the info it has is.

    CPUs: Cpus are ES C0/C1 stepping same as retail stepping SR0H4

    Cpus have been used but in excellent working and physical condition.

    my questions. is what are the down sides to buying this obviously there is going to be pros and cons thanks! in advance
     
    magnersl, Mar 29, 2013
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    1) It might not work.

    2) It might work, and stop working.

    3) Some ES/QS processors don't have temp sensors.

    But for the most part, ES/QS stuff should "just work"; I think 1 and 2 are pretty rare; not sure about 3 (there was a thread I think with a limited list).
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 30, 2013
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