The CPU I purchased on eBay has a crack in the heat spreader.
The CPU I purchased on eBay has a crack in the heat spreader.
Hey there, I just got an old Xeon from an eBay ad. When I opened it, I saw a hole in the bottom right corner. Anyone know why that might be? A motherboard should come in a few days, so I can't confirm if the CPU is working or not. Hope that helps!
They all appear to link to the same page: https://www.google.com/search?q=e5+2670&...1297&dpr=1
That's typical. It's a venting hole. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...ssors.html
It's available on every CPU. Those without it on IHS likely have a space below where the adhesive is applied, often leaving room for ventilation.