Looking for guidance on recognizing engineering samples?

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Looking for guidance on recognizing engineering samples?

Looking for guidance on recognizing engineering samples?

Looking for guidance on recognizing engineering samples?

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aBowlOfRice
Junior Member

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05-01-2023, 11:15 PM

#1

I’m not sure how to figure this out without turning it on, since I can’t see the hardware directly. What methods could you use to check the chip without power?

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aBowlOfRice

05-01-2023, 11:15 PM #1

I’m not sure how to figure this out without turning it on, since I can’t see the hardware directly. What methods could you use to check the chip without power?

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Sunahh
Posting Freak

863

05-02-2023, 05:47 AM

#2

Check the usual sources for information about this model.

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Sunahh

05-02-2023, 05:47 AM #2

Check the usual sources for information about this model.

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pancake_cat
Junior Member

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05-02-2023, 11:56 AM

#3

The second-to-last line identifies the part number. The information before "Costa Rica" refers to the S-Spec, typically unique for a specific chip and step. As mentioned, it's an i7-920. It's interesting it's an engineering sample, though not particularly powerful today. Links provided point to the official specs and product page.

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pancake_cat

05-02-2023, 11:56 AM #3

The second-to-last line identifies the part number. The information before "Costa Rica" refers to the S-Spec, typically unique for a specific chip and step. As mentioned, it's an i7-920. It's interesting it's an engineering sample, though not particularly powerful today. Links provided point to the official specs and product page.