Hello,

Two days ago I bought an XP2400+ to upgrade my 700MHz Duron PC. The processor was "retail" type, but the box was already opened. I would like to know if there is another way to determine if it's a boxed processor, then to check the serial number with AMD Tech Support.

And one more thing: my CPU idles at 51°C/124°F (with the system at 40°C/104°F), while at load reaches 58°C/136°F (system at 44°C/111°F), with the AMD stock cooler. The temperatures are read with the motherboard's sensors (ECS K7S5A, chipset SiS 735). Should I seek to lower the temperatures? The easiest to find cooler in my area, and with reasonable reviews regarding cooling capacity and noise, is Spire WhisperRock IV.

Thanks.

actually "boxed" doesn't mean that the box is open, boxed cpus come with a stock heatsink
maybe just ask for another one, or examine it very carefully

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NF7-S rev2.0 + 2x512 DDR 400Mhz + SLK-947U + TT SF II
FX5600 256 DDR 350/450

Okay, I was not very clear. What I meant was that the box which enclosed the processor and its HSF wasn't sealed. Just for the peace of my mind, I want to be sure that the processor wasn't replaced by some naughty salesman with a re-marked one (in the worst case). Sure, I could have refused it, but I hope it was not necessary.
Otherwise, the CPU runs flawlessly, with the temperatures indicated above.

AFAIK, the "retail" boxes are made of sealed plastic. The processor you received would have had to be opened (perhaps a returned unit?)

cheers,

dave

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