Newegg sent me a newcastle 3200+ instead of a clawhammer.

[johnC]

According to Newegg's website they should have shipped me the 1024L2 3200+ but they sent me the 2200Mhz 512L2. This is the second time they sent me this processor with this order. I sent the first one back and the second one was the same. Obviously this isn't the one I wanted, but I don't know if I should "demand" the 1024L2 version or demand somesort of refund for the decreased performance?

I'm building this system for my stepdad and he probally wouldn't know the difference but I had bragged on the 1mb L2 when I was trying to sell him on a 64 bit and he's kinda expecting it. I've seen the sticky that shows the difference between the two, but I still don't feel adaquate with making an informed decision about what to do. Or how much to ask for a refund. Newegg isn't listing the 512 version on their website.

Advice needed!

Thanks
johnC

edit- This system most likely won't ever be Oc'd but currently is running abit kv8-max3, geil GD 1024MB ddr3200, saphire ult 9600xt, wd 120gig sata 8mb buff, 400W PS.

[Kalway]

I'd :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: at em.

[Gautam]

I'd demand the Clawhammer or a full refund, not because the difference will be big enough for your stepdad to notice, but because if they advertise something, they should be held to it. Newegg especially, it's quite rare that they mess things up. I doubt you'll be able to get a Clawhammer, as they're production has ceased, AFAIK, but newegg's attention should at least be brought to the fact that they're falsely advertising.

[Elisha]

have they ceased production of the clawhammer?
i rmaed mine last week and got back a clwahammer on monday direct from AMD!

[xxORBxx]

Originally posted by Elisha
have they ceased production of the clawhammer?
i rmaed mine last week and got back a clwahammer on monday direct from AMD!
Just curious, how long did the whole thing take?

[Fried_Spam]

I say keep it. The extra 200mhz will be faster then the extra cache anyway imo.

[Elisha]

they shipped one out within 2 days of receiving it.
they sent it thru 2nd day fedex!

[StormPC]

Originally posted by Fried_Spam
I say keep it. The extra 200mhz will be faster then the extra cache anyway imo.

You are right. Even if you lose a little memory bandwidth the MHz makes a big difference on A64s!:D