Quote Originally Posted by jcool View Post
You don't need identical batches.
Identical sSpec != identical batches.

Quote Originally Posted by gongo View Post


That's pretty extreme... It might have even been cheaper for you to dump the existing CPU and buy a new pair than to spend that much time and energy getting the second one!

On the other hand, I do understand the desire to get the right part for the job, I'm quite particular about certain things myself, so if you felt it was worth all that effort, then that's all that matters. I'm certain that chip will work harder for you because it knows you care...
Very true...but visiting a buddy on a moments notice over a holiday weekend made it worth it.

The irony is that my home is surrounded by Intel plants, yet both E5410s were manufactured in Costa Rica...