FS: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0 Ghz - $200 Shipped (OBO)

[muzicman82]

I have an Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 for sale. It's 3.0Ghz and uses 1333 Mhz FSB. It was purchased 11/5/07 and used from 11/8/07 thru 2/5/08. It was NEVER overclocked and was water-cooled the entire time. So, it is in Like New condition and 100% working order.

I'm asking $200 (shipped) or best offer. I'll include an Intel retail heatsink/fan if you want it, but I'm sure most of you don't bother with the cheap stuff.

I'll take PayPal only.

 

[ibleet]

There is visible damage on 2 of the corners, especially the lower right. Thats not exactly "like new" condition.

What happened to it?

 

[muzicman82]

That's not damage. That's the way the heat spreader is on this chip. Other Core 2 chips look the same. What you're seeing there are bad photo artifacts and reflection from my light.

I could take some photos with my DSLR and a Macro Lens if necessary.

 

[ibleet]

Spin the chip 180 degrees and take a pic. If what you say is true, then the damage will show on the other 2 corners instead.

 

[muzicman82]

Here's photos from my Rebel XTi with a 60mm macro lens. No Photoshop. If you want the full size versions, let me know. These are medium.

Processor's history:
* Purchased new from Newegg.
* Installed under a Swiftech Apogee GT waterblock using Arctic Silver 5. Yes, I follow instructions.
* Ran for four months at 35C. Never overclocked.
* Removed from system yesterday.
* Cleaned with ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover and Thermal Surface Purifier.

I don't know what to tell you if you still think this is damage. All four corners look the same. It's not damage. Its real smooth in the corners. I think photos may be just showing discoloration? I can barely see it with my own eyes. More importantly, I can 100% guarantee the processor works 100%, or money back.

When I purchased this, I purchased two others for some other PC's I built at the time. So, I may be able to check the others.

So, just curious... Are you actually interested or just trying to bust a bubble?

 

[ibleet]

Now I am interested. PM sent.