Fake Intel CPUs

[Koenig168]

It seems that some HWZers are interested in cheap IT stuff from China with prices too good to be true.

Thought I'll share this article from Techspot

https://www.techspot.com/news/84930-china-have-problem-counterfeit-intel-cpus.html

 

[windwaver]

Hmmm, maybe those cheap China laptops also fake CPUs .

 

[haylui]

Now they have China made zen (1) CPU. Easier to fake?

 

[Koenig168]

I won't be surprised if there are fake Ryzens floating around as well.