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[Roche]

How can I tell what week my processor was produced in? I have an OEM Costa Rican. Thanks!!

[bighammer]

read the numbers. third and fourth digits are the week.
God now I have to look at a processor to see if I lied.
LOL

[Roche]

Thanks Hammer!!!

[Roche]

Hi,

I would like to know what all the markings are. Bighammer mentioned to look at the numbers, which ones? Also what is the signifigance of the "cloverleaf"? On the front of my processor I see this cloverleaf with the numbers "NM-2","94V-0", and "9844" (is this the date?) arranged next to it. Also, on the silver part that the touches the heatsink there is another number, "L8461609-1216". On the back of the processor I see an IMC 98 (the M and C have circles around them), and on the tag the numbers 08471078-SL2WM (i know the last part means OEM). Any help deciphering these numbers would be appreciated. Besides, I would like to know how to tell what I am actually getting, and not have to take a dealers word for it. Thanks!

[bighammer]

chip was fabricated on the 46th week of 98 and made ready for shipment{finished, done, on the move}on the 47th week