No, a counterfeit intel i9 cannot kill your computer.
No, a counterfeit intel i9 cannot kill your computer.
I don't have the ability to show images, but you can search for "CPU diagram" or "CPU architecture visuals" online to find illustrations of its appearance.
It's shocking how a store could carry such items. You should receive full compensation from NewEgg—perhaps even take legal action? What if your device caught fire because of that fake CPU while you were asleep, and the machine was still on? I’m not very familiar with laws, but that processor definitely looked risky. Really puzzling what they’re doing at NewEgg.
I've heard about this before. Some folks were buying 4790s, calling them 4770ks, and then selling them. It seems the issue might be with Newegg—they’re the ones allegedly owing you a 9900k, not the other way around. Have you ever tried shouting at them?
It seems the mainboard might have failed its VRM, and since the CPU is now non-functional, Intel could refuse warranty support. It’s possible it’s a re-badged model, but you’d probably see the real one instead of fake parts. Alternatively, someone reverse-engineered the i9 to create working copies. The latter isn’t common. The former is doable if you don’t check the POST screen or task manager. I don’t understand why you have to contact the manufacturer for a warranty claim. Usually, you just go to the store and complain—then they’ll replace it. There are exceptions, but most times the retailer decides whether it’s user damage or a defect. A laptop that was bent when it arrived won’t last long, but a clean, undamaged unit that smells like smoke would likely be fixed quickly.
It’s odd that it functioned for nine months. If it were a fake like a core 2, it wouldn’t have worked; if it was a cheaper chip, you’d have noticed by yourself or Intel. The only thoughts that come to mind are it’s an engineering prototype or Intel is avoiding replacements because they’re cutting costs.