Intel Corp. is recalling a batch of chips from the market due to problems with heatsink supplied in the box. According to The Inquirer web-site, which has managed to obtain an official confirmation from Intel representatives, a small amount of Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processors 3.73GHz is affected.
The batch number is 3502A770, for stock control unit (SKU) Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHz with 2MB cache and 1066MHz processor system bus. Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition product that runs at 3.73GHz is designed for extremely fast PCs used by enthusiasts and hobbyists.