lopri
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Since there is no more FSB/QPI license per se, to innocent minds anyone can make chipsets for these CPUs.. (or not). Keep in mind you always have to take into consideratin Intel's chipset prices, when evaluating its CPU prices. Cheap CPUs means nothing if they can run on nothing. The i5 pricing seems to be reflecting such a concern. If Intel is forced to allow 3rd party chipsets (e.g. by DOJ), then it risks a danger losing of Intel's major cash cow, at least partially.
But have no fear. Intel is smart. Enter the myriads of new sockets. So far Socket 1155 (not 1156), 1160 and 1567 have been rumoured. So that's 5 sockets right there without counting mobile variants. (Can't confirm other than 1156, though 1567 sounds like a server socket)
But have no fear. Intel is smart. Enter the myriads of new sockets. So far Socket 1155 (not 1156), 1160 and 1567 have been rumoured. So that's 5 sockets right there without counting mobile variants. (Can't confirm other than 1156, though 1567 sounds like a server socket)
Agreed. Can't blame Intel for its business strategy - business is business, after all. But what I'm wondering is why no media outlet is willing to question things from consumer perspetives. (except Inquirer, maybe)Originally posted by: Keysplayr
They're not even using Vaseline this time. Intel feels they can do whatever they wish, collude with other vendors so they make money too. Intel knows that the consumer masses will never organize enough to invoke a massive boycott of their products. They have no fear of this. So they make things "just" different enough where you will need to spend more money. I know the aftermarket cooling companies are thanking Intel right about now.