How do I distinguish between a B3 and a G0 Q6600?

[Andvari]

Got some new computer parts coming in from newegg and I wanted to OC the Q6600 to 3GHz. I hear there's no guarantee you'll get a G0 from newegg. How do you tell the difference?

If it ends up being a B3, I think I'll send it back for a refund and order from elsewhere. What sites guarantee G0s?

 

[Imdmn04]

Most Q6600 shipped now are the G0 stepping, if your CPU is labelled with SLACR, then it is G0.

 

[DSF]

In the event that yours isn't a G0, I believe ClubIT guarantees G0s. They used to anyway, when that revision was new.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Imdmn04
Most Q6600 shipped now are the G0 stepping, if your CPU is labelled with SLACR, then it is G0.

Just wanted to second that ^^. I bought my Q6600 from Newegg about 6 weeks ago; I got a G0. Good luck.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Andvari
If it ends up being a B3, I think I'll send it back for a refund and order from elsewhere.

Are you for real... taking a 15% restocking hit just for a minor stepping difference? :shocked: