[johnnyboiog88]

Intel has always been quite a bitch to SE. But they are doable, if this fails. I suggest you look to doing AMD Threadrippers next, much more profitable and manageable.

Yeah, struggling with the part where they require an incredibly close up picture of the CPU with the QR code visible.

Think I have changed my idea from trying to s/n them and simply just buy the CPU I want and say it wasn't in packaging.

I want one of the latest i9's which are fully enclosed so it's doable.

If a picture is all they require, just go to Craigslist and or Ebay and ask. Shouldn't be any problem

The QR code on the CPU identifies the unique CPU doesnt it? As such it would have to be the CPU of the s/n I have requested service from, from what I understand, but I could be wrong.