Have you RMAed an unlocked AMD CPU?

DriveEuro · Jan 4, 2003, 07:36 AM

I am wondering whether AMD has RMAed any CPUs that have been unlocked. I ask because I want to unlock my 2100 to get a massive FSB and I wanna be able to return it if possible.

Have any of you RMAed an unlocked processor successfully? If so then how noticeable was the markings from unlocking?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

WyreTheWolf · Jan 4, 2003, 09:15 AM

I think that AMD techs would probably notice the pits being filled... So would anyone else.

DriveEuro · Jan 4, 2003, 09:23 AM

NOOOOOOOOO that's not what I mean....say you fry your CPU, THEN you remove the coductive stuff being used to connect contacts.... Essentially you are sending them the CPU as you orginally bought it (locked and now dead or fried)

Zardon · Jan 4, 2003, 10:42 AM

you more than likely wont get a refund. AMD have pretty advanced techniques for determining if you have been messing with the CPU. if of course you buy from a retailer you know on good terms or isnt particularly detailed on investigating returns, you should get a refund/replacement.

WyreTheWolf · Jan 4, 2003, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by DriveEuro
NOOOOOOOOO that's not what I mean....say you fry your CPU, THEN you remove the coductive stuff being used to connect contacts.... Essentially you are sending them the CPU as you orginally bought it (locked and now dead or fried)

I realize what you are saying. I am saying that the pits will have to be filled in order to unlock the processor. Even if you remove the conductive material... They will still be able to tell that the CPU has been messed with. Personally I always buy OEM processors... 30day warranty. Less expensive... and I never use the DEFAUL (shudders at the thought of default) HSF.

Default speeds are for woosies :P

DriveEuro · Jan 4, 2003, 05:19 PM

Well I don't use the heatsink either. I just needed it in this case because I gave my sister my old board and computer parts and need A heatsink so I figured I'd buy a retail XP for myself. Comes with 3 year warranty and a heatsink. Worked perfectly for me.

Jan 4, 2003, 07:36 AM	#1
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Have you RMAed an unlocked AMD CPU? I am wondering whether AMD has RMAed any CPUs that have been unlocked. I ask because I want to unlock my 2100 to get a massive FSB and I wanna be able to return it if possible. Have any of you RMAed an unlocked processor successfully? If so then how noticeable was the markings from unlocking? Any input is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Jan 4, 2003, 09:23 AM	Thread Starter #3
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	NOOOOOOOOO that's not what I mean....say you fry your CPU, THEN you remove the coductive stuff being used to connect contacts.... Essentially you are sending them the CPU as you orginally bought it (locked and now dead or fried) __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Jan 4, 2003, 05:19 PM	Thread Starter #6
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Well I don't use the heatsink either. I just needed it in this case because I gave my sister my old board and computer parts and need A heatsink so I figured I'd buy a retail XP for myself. Comes with 3 year warranty and a heatsink. Worked perfectly for me. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Jan 4, 2003, 09:15 AM	#2
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	I think that AMD techs would probably notice the pits being filled... So would anyone else.

Jan 4, 2003, 10:42 AM	#4
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	you more than likely wont get a refund. AMD have pretty advanced techniques for determining if you have been messing with the CPU. if of course you buy from a retailer you know on good terms or isnt particularly detailed on investigating returns, you should get a refund/replacement.