i7 990X RMA questions

[abui1806]

Hi guys,

My i7 990X passed away last night. Upon check the FPO on the Intel warranty website, it shows that my cpu has warranty till 2018 . Currently I am using another rig so no time pressure on this CPU. I was just wondering that:
1. If I'd RMA it now what CPU would they replace?
2. If I'd wait until 2018, Would they still have a 990X to replace for me or they would give me something else (Skylake-E ) ?

Thanks in advance!

Danny

 

[Akagi]

Interesting one... If they give you a new equivalent, that wouldn't work as you would need a new motherboard, and maybe new RAM...

They might find a 990X "out back"?

 

[abui1806]

Interesting one... If they give you a new equivalent, that wouldn't work as you would need a new motherboard, and maybe new RAM...

They might find a 990X "out back"?

Last time I RMAed with them I asked about the replacement policy and they made it pretty clear that they only replace an identical item only. But this CPU has been released quite some time already. I am not sure if they still have some in stock to actually replace it now.
What would happen in 2018 if I'd wait until that point is concerning me the most tho.
I wouldn't mind which cpu they would give me back, as long as it was an extreme edition and has at least 6 cores though

 

[Jumper118]

i would think they would still have some 3960/3970x or 4960x still in stock if they dont have any 990x. i dont think you'll get a 5960x.

 

[abui1806]

i would think they would still have some 3960/3970x or 4960x still in stock if they dont have any 990x. i dont think you'll get a 5960x.

please don't kill my hope


to be honest, I would prefer a new i7 990X or a 3970X rather than others as I already have them.

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

please don't kill my hope


to be honest, I would prefer a new i7 990X or a 3970X rather than others as I already have them.

How many 6core CPUs do you need? Fancy throwing one my way?