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    Engineering Sample (ES) CPUs

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by duffsamoa, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. duffsamoa

    duffsamoa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone,
    I was wondering if what experiences people here have had with ES CPUs? I was thinking of putting one in a barebones but was not sure if it's worth the hassle? FWIW chip is a Intel QX9300..

    Thanks
     
    duffsamoa, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    You'll find lots of threads here if you use the search.

    It comes down to the reliability of the vendor more than anything with these chips. A good vendor will tell you exactly what chip you are getting, and if it has any issues.

    I have two now, and no issues yet.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Feb 7, 2009
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  3. toyota_scion_tc

    toyota_scion_tc Notebook Consultant

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    I bought one off ebay but seller did not say it was Engineering Sample. I returned the processor after filing a paypal dispute and didn't receive my money back so be careful.
     
    toyota_scion_tc, Feb 7, 2009
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  4. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    My T9800 is an ES, and it's flawless. Buy a QS sample only, and you'll be fine.
     
    Kevin, Feb 7, 2009
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  5. Tippey764

    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    i have a t7100 ES i dont notice a diffrence between it and my real p8400.
     
    Tippey764, Feb 7, 2009
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    This is why you need to research the seller before buying. No disrespect, it just highlights what I said.

    If the seller is 99% + positive feedback, a power seller, and sells lots of ES chips, you're pretty much good.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Feb 7, 2009
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  7. Kamin_Majere

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    You got screwed by the seller... but did you try the chip?

    I run an QS/ES x9000 in my laptop and couldnt be happier. Intel isnt going to send subpar chips out to be tested. It would defeat the point of trying to prove the chips are ready for manufacturering.

    THe biggest thing is to try and get one of the later stepings so you get the thermal sensors. other than that in 999,999 itimes out of 1,000,000 you'll be good. (there is always the chance to get a lemon in electronics)
     
    Kamin_Majere, Feb 7, 2009
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  8. Alex

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    I agree...... I have had a few ES chips over the years and no problems
    And good value as well



    Alex
     
    Alex, Feb 9, 2009
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  9. Tippey764

    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    It would defeat the point of testing if they all ready had them in perfect condition? That's wrong its a sample to see if its ready its not near perfect. The ones that arent ready well they dont make it to ebay i know that at least because they didnt work right from the start.
     
    Tippey764, Feb 9, 2009
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  10. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Not really. You need to test something before you know it's working. Those samples are identical to the production models. Think of it like proofreading... do you just make the changes and not proofread the very last version of what you wrote because you assume it's perfect?
     
    Pitabred, Feb 9, 2009
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