Processor shipping supplies question

[jakedeez]

Does anyone know where I can get those CPU holders that OEM chips ship in?

I can't find them anywhere and I have been looking for 40 minutes.

 

[RalfHutter]

When I need one I go to Mom 'n Pop computer stores and ask for them. They usually have boxes full of them. That's a good way to get various sizes of anti-static bags as well.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: RalfHutter
When I need one I go to Mom 'n Pop computer stores and ask for them. They usually have boxes full of them. That's a good way to get various sizes of anti-static bags as well.

Best option if you haven't saved the ones your processor came in.

 

[govtcheez75]

I've custom made some before. You usually have something laying around that you can use along with some anti static bags. Here are two good methods:

1) Draw a square and Dig out a small square portion of a styrofoam block and line it with anti-static bag.

2) cut out a few pieces of a cardboard box that's slightly larger than your processor. In the middle of each of those pieces, draw a square that's the same size as your processor and cut that out. Glue the peices together then line the inside with a anti-static bag.

Either of these methods work well. My gf always thinks I'm doing some arts and crafts each time I send out something that requires custom packaging.