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How do I identify an Intel CPU as retail versus OEM?

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Advice Pro   10-15-2009 at 04:53:50 PM

What numbers and other markings on the box and CPU itself will identify as retail? The CPU that I'm thinking of is Celeron D.

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Bronze CPUs badge GhislainG   10-15-2009 at 05:35:02 PM
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If you're buying a brand new CPU, retail CPUs always include a HSF in the sealed box.

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   10-15-2009 at 05:41:44 PM
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You're worried about getting an OEM CPU in a counterfeit retail box?

How To Identify A Fake Intel Retail Processor

But the only sure way is to copy the CPU and FAN markings and check with Intel.
Intel: How to identify a boxed vs. an OEM Processor

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