Just got screwed over by Intel....

the_tyrant · 02-08-11, 05:12 PM

My new computer parts came in, all is good, until i read to the side of the box.
it says:"For information regarding heat sinks please visit intel.com/go/thermal"

the web page said:

Quote:

To offer more purchasing flexibility and reduce waste and cost for customers with other sources for heat sinks, the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series no longer includes a heat sink in the box. The boxed Intel® Thermal Solution STS100 series is available through the same distributors and offers the same three-year limited warranty as boxed processors.

Also, it seems like its just for screwing with us high end users, because the webpage also says:
"The Intel® Xeon® processor 3500 series includes a heat sink for single-socket systems in the box."

if only I was cheaper, and i spent less money on a cheaper processor I could have gotten a heat sink

Why didn't newegg just say that no heat sink was included!!!! After all, after spending $500 on a CPU they should at least tell us no heat sink is included.

Lord_magerius · 02-08-11, 05:35 PM

That sounds perfectly reasonable to me

They really did screw you over there.

DarkFish · 02-08-11, 07:01 PM

Baked transistors, yummy!

A few weeks ago I had to design a DC/DC converter at uni. One switching transistor had 3 Amps running through it, at 16V. You really did not want to touch that thing

gimpy117 · 02-08-11, 07:05 PM

you can get some nice after market coolers. never fear!!

the_tyrant · 02-08-11, 07:22 PM

The local best buy has heat sinks for nearly $50, I might as well buy a second hand fridge

on the bright side,
My new cpu!

Gargamel · 02-08-11, 07:25 PM

Why is it backwards?

I've noticed numerous times on Newegg when they've specified that now cooler came with a CPU. Odd they would miss that one.

So basically, you got a new chip, with no cooling options at all? That sucks.

bookworm_020 · 02-08-11, 07:39 PM

Makes Microsoft look all warm and fuzzy!

02-08-11, 05:35 PM	#2
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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	The local best buy has heat sinks for nearly $50, I might as well buy a second hand fridge on the bright side, My new cpu! __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

02-08-11, 07:25 PM	#6
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Why is it backwards? I've noticed numerous times on Newegg when they've specified that now cooler came with a CPU. Odd they would miss that one. So basically, you got a new chip, with no cooling options at all? That sucks. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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