Counterfeit Products? Even Intel Processors Are Vulnerable – View the Video

Intel is investigating reports of counterfeit Core i7 processors being sold to businesses and consumers, the British online news service v3.co.uk reports. Intel is looking into claims that a shipment of 300 fake Core i7-920 processors had been sent to a parts seller from a partner. One buyer posted a video of his purchase on YouTube. The box looked realistic but contained a chip without mounting pins, a manual consisting of blank pages and a non-functional plastic model of a fan. Check out YouTube for the buyer beware video of his purchase