Quote Originally Posted by JohnZS View Post
Oh no

That is disapointing, so basically I am trapped with a chip which either has 2 cores running exceedingly hot or 2 defective TDiodes?

IMHO that shouldn't happen on a £600 CPU!

Any suggestions?

Shall I try for an RMA?

John

are you beyond the return policy with your seller for defective hardware?...if so, then the only way to get an exchange is to call Intel tech support...i tried but i got the stone-wall treament from a guy who is in costa rica...he spoke very good english but he wasn't going to give an inch in allowing me an RMA.

i was able to return my 9650 to the online retailer since i was one day before the 30 day policy expired...shew!...should have a new one in 5-7 days....i am hoping it is not the same pack date.