Possible to tell if Q6600 is G0 from outer packaging ?

[sourtimes9990]

Hi, I want to buy a Q6600 G0 Stepping CPU. Is there any cue from the codes on the outer packaging of a retail boxed chip that indicate it is in fact a G0 stepping CPU, or is it impossible to tell until you open the box ?

I was hoping to go to a local PC store and ask to look at a few boxes to find one that is a G0 if this is indeed possible.


Thanks.

 

[Viper GTS]

Look for SLACR. If it's SL9UM it's B3.

Here's an example from my old B3:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/ViperGTS/q6600.jpg

Viper GTS

 

[bryanW1995]

club it and tank guys are guaranteeing G0 stepping. they've got good shipping and should be tax-free for you, too.

 

[SKORPI0]

Look thru the little window of the retail box.

My SLACR Q6600 package with G0 stepping.

 

[gingerstewart55]

Originally posted by: SKORPI0
Look thru the little window of the retail box.

My SLACR Q6600 package with G0 stepping.

Why do it the hard way? It's not always easy to see some of the engraving on the cpu....esp. inpoor lighting.

Do it the way Viper GTS recommended......just look at the big, white sticker on the end of the box. All the info from the cpu is replicated there.....and more.

Like VGTS said, the last 5 figures in the Prod. Code line are what you're looking for.

Easy enough that you may not even have to pick up a box at all, just quickly scan the sides for the preferred prod. code.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: gingerstewart55

Originally posted by: SKORPI0
Look thru the little window of the retail box.

My SLACR Q6600 package with G0 stepping.

Why do it the hard way? It's not always easy to see some of the engraving on the cpu....esp. inpoor lighting.

Do it the way Viper GTS recommended......just look at the big, white sticker on the end of the box. All the info from the cpu is replicated there.....and more.

Like VGTS said, the last 5 figures in the Prod. Code line are what you're looking for.

Easy enough that you may not even have to pick up a box at all, just quickly scan the sides for the preferred prod. code.

Exactly what this girl said.

Just ask the guy at the cage. I doubt they'll have the boxes out front. Ask him what the last 5 figures are on the product code on that white box area.