The processor is fine--the issue is in the chipset. They are -all- impacted; new silicon will not be available until February. It also appears to be a longevity related problem.
> -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:hardware- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of FORC5 > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 11:10 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] Intel hit with chipset design flaw in Sandy Bridge rollout > > anyway to tell the defective part by date or number ? > just received a i5-2500K > should contact newegg maybe and just order a replacement ? not even > mounted yet. > The one and only time I ever jumped off the fence early. <:-| fp > > At 10:03 AM 1/31/2011, JRS Poked the stick with: > > >If you just purchased a system powered by Intel's Core i5 or i7 > >chipset, get ready for a return or repair. > > > >Intel has a chipset issue that affects the launch of Sandy Bridge. > > > >http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/intel-hit-with-chipset-design-flaw-in-san > >dy-bridge-rollout/44257 > > > > > > > > > > -- > >JRS > >[email protected] > > > > > >Facts do not cease to exist just > >because they are ignored. > > > >__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 5834 (20110131) __________ > > > >The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > > >http://www.eset.com > > -- > Tallyho ! ]:8) > Taglines below ! > -- > You can't jump a canyon in two leaps.
