04 April 2008

Counterfeit Intel Boxed CPU Part3

Continued from Part 2...

6) User Manual


Genuine: Thicker paper; clear printing; 3 packs of paperwork

Counterfeit: Thinner paper; blurry printing; user manual only













7) Fan


Genuine: Thicker sticker

Counterfeit: Thinner sticker








8) Others

Smell, it's been said that there's a certain scent to a authentic Intel box.





Warranty info: http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/cs-020033.htm
Source: http://www.hardspell.com/doc/hard/69632.htm

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



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