Counterfeit Intel Boxed CPU Part2

Continued from Part 1...


Ways to Distinguish:


1) Packaging

Genuine: Glue is applied in a line; has plastic strap

Counterfeit: A few glue dots only; no plastic strap




Authentic zip seal




Counterfeit zip seal



2) Seal Sticker

Genuine: Glittering dots on the seal sticker & cannot be reused

Counterfeit: Dull in color & reusable




Authentic seal sticker





Counterfeit seal sticker



3) Label

Genuine: One big sticker

Counterfeit: 2 stickers - Hologram is a separate sticker from the rest




Authentic information sticker




Counterfeit information sticker




4) Plastic container


Genuine: Clear in color

Counterfeit: Milky white & flimsy



Authentic plastic container





Counterfeit plastic container



5) Plastic buttons


Genuine: Cannot be reused

Counterfeit: Reusable




Authentic





Counterfeit



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Part 1: Introduction & Hazards
Part 2: Ways to Distinguish
Part 3: More Ways to Distinguish