Any way to determine the G0 steping of Q6600 from package?

[aminel1358]

Hi,
I just want to buy a Q6600,but I wonder if there is a safe way to know if it is a G0 steping or B3, just from package.
As I have heared the G0 is the better overclocker. Please help.

 

[Security]

I heard that if you stroke it in a certain way you can feel it in your heart.


JK, I doubt it but have no real idea.

 

[exit2dos]

Look for "SLACR" at the end of the product code (Under the first Barcode):

 

[aminel1358]

Look for "SLACR" at the end of the product code (Under the first Barcode):
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/1452/dsc00009bo9hj9.jpg

Thanks a lot.
A real complete and nice answer.

 

[SirCrono]

I'd feel more confident looking directly to the CPU through the small plastic window in the box and looking for SLACR.

I don't trust those retailers at all.

 

[jimmysmitty]

I'd feel more confident looking directly to the CPU through the small plastic window in the box and looking for SLACR.

I don't trust those retailers at all.

I understand your distrust but the sticker is put on by Intel themselves and unless the retailers are really good at repackaging the CPUs I doubt it would be a B3 with a G0 Code on it.

 

[kad]

Agree with exit2dos