I was really glad to see this topic b/c I just got an 1800+ from newegg. Code is:
AXDA1800DLT3C 9570196281001
JIUHB 0308 SPMW
I was going to get a 1700+ retail when people were reporting receiving 310s from newegg, but they sold out. Figured I'd have better chance of getting good stepping w/retail version. The retail 1800+ is actually cheaper than the 1700+ anyway.
I'm sure you want me to tell you how well it o/c's, but I can't right now. I ordered an 8RDA+ with it, but got the old A3 stepping w/the silver NB. This pissed me off since people were saying Newegg only had the C1/A1 stepping now, and I read about people that got the new stepping 2 weeks ago. Anyway, I RMAed the board and will hopefully get the better stepping now. Has anyone else ordered an 8RDA+ from Newegg recently? What stepping?
I will also be RAM limited (though I'll probably break down and get some soon, I was thinking Geil), but I guess I can just run it asynch to test the processor. I should receive my new board Thu or Fri, so I'll keep you posted.