Steve: How can one verify the CPU as you mentioned in your step one?
Can programs like SiSoft Sandra and Fresh Diagnose correctly identify the
CPU.

I'd like to be able to identify my CPU without opening the box - it's still
under gaurantee.

Richard Innes
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