ghost recon88
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They are shipping with Falcon, but...they didn't shrink the GPU die for it, only the CPU. The revision that shrinks the GPU to 65nm will be the "Jasper" chipset due out August 2008.
Originally posted by: Hafen
Originally posted by: Sniper82
Originally posted by: Hafen
Originally posted by: jdport
I got my falcon =)
Holiday Pro Bundle, Team FDOU, Lot #736... manufactured date: 2007-09-07
When I got it home I checked, and it passed the inductor test so I know for sure it's a Falcon.
Dammit
pro bundle, FDOU, 736, 9/06/07---> 3 inductors
:|
Last 736 there too, all the rest were 739s and all Zephyrs
you sure the 739's are Zephyrs? I have a 737 thats a Falcon. If the 739's are Zephyrs then I'd say its really hit or miss.
Def 3 inductors. That was the 1st lot I bought thinking newer=better%
Nope..
Went back for the 736, no dice
Saw some posts elsewhere that said all 739s were Z's.
Originally posted by: LS20
After going to 3 best buys, frys, and target, i have to add: LATER Lot number / Build Does DOES NOT GUARANTEE FALCON
Ive bought and returned LOT: 734, 736, 741, 742... dates from August to even October 10th that are all zephyr!! (by visual isnpection taht there are 3 coils, and heatsiink w/ copper pipe)
The one Falcon I found is LOT 737, build September 9th(?), from Target.
None of those had the "GO PRO" label on it. Basically, from my experience, its a crap-shoot
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: LS20
After going to 3 best buys, frys, and target, i have to add: LATER Lot number / Build Does DOES NOT GUARANTEE FALCON
Ive bought and returned LOT: 734, 736, 741, 742... dates from August to even October 10th that are all zephyr!! (by visual isnpection taht there are 3 coils, and heatsiink w/ copper pipe)
The one Falcon I found is LOT 737, build September 9th(?), from Target.
None of those had the "GO PRO" label on it. Basically, from my experience, its a crap-shoot
So in order to get one Falcon that addresses an issue that is covered by a 3 year warranty, you returned 4 opened Xbox 360s that now can't be sold as new? It's no wonder restocking fees exist.
Originally posted by: demenion
I've returned over 10 xbox 360s to best buy trying to get a Falcon + BenQ drive. no luck yet.
Originally posted by: mugs
So in order to get one Falcon that addresses an issue that is covered by a 3 year warranty, you returned 4 opened Xbox 360s that now can't be sold as new? It's no wonder restocking fees exist.
Originally posted by: Imp
Originally posted by: demenion
I've returned over 10 xbox 360s to best buy trying to get a Falcon + BenQ drive. no luck yet.
Way to abuse the system...
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: LS20
After going to 3 best buys, frys, and target, i have to add: LATER Lot number / Build Does DOES NOT GUARANTEE FALCON
Ive bought and returned LOT: 734, 736, 741, 742... dates from August to even October 10th that are all zephyr!! (by visual isnpection taht there are 3 coils, and heatsiink w/ copper pipe)
The one Falcon I found is LOT 737, build September 9th(?), from Target.
None of those had the "GO PRO" label on it. Basically, from my experience, its a crap-shoot
So in order to get one Falcon that addresses an issue that is covered by a 3 year warranty, you returned 4 opened Xbox 360s that now can't be sold as new? It's no wonder restocking fees exist.
Originally posted by: abaez
So if I'm just about to send my 360 back for an RROD is there a chance I'd get a falcon back in return?
Originally posted by: UndrMediKated
Send the Xbox back when it goes up in smoke in a few months and you will get a Falcon 65nm chipset or better yet the 45nm when it comes out. Don't put it in an entertainment center where it can't get air circulation. My son wanted one so I bought it for him for a Christmas gift but I'm going for PS3 after Christmas. You don't trip over cables with a PS3 and the heat issues are minimal. Blu-Ray inside. Xbox 179.00 extra for HD and more cables to trip over. I have a room full of computers and I really dislike cables. Less cables, more sales.
Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Anyone want to chime in about receiving a Falcon version from newegg.com? Thanks in advance! :beer:
Originally posted by: Yreka
Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Anyone want to chime in about receiving a Falcon version from newegg.com? Thanks in advance! :beer:
Guy at work just got an arcade from there. Falcon, LOT 742 I believe.
Same as my Elite & Arcade, the sticker said 200W supply, but they all had 170W inside and were Falcons.