Intel sticking to user-replaceable processors

[najiro]

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Contrary to the current rumors about Broadwell being a non-swapable processor chip, Intel spokesman Daniel Snyder is now saying the opposite and would likely continue producing user-replaceable processors. The thought of non-upgradable desktop processors didn't get much approval from the end-users and with AMD reassuring customers of continuing their socketed CPUs and APUs, Intel is perhaps feeling the heat.

Read more from source (http://www.techspot.com/news/51014-intel-committed-to-socketed-cpus-for-the-foreseeable-future.html)

A better plan from Intel?
Comment Below

[Goliath182]

They might loose some market from making it non-replaceable, but in the scheme of things it would only really effect the enthusiasts who are a minority of the market.

[CDsDontBurn]

So basically, if the MoBo dies, so does the CPU.

[PP Mguire]

This was always intended to be for mobile and low end segment.

[CDsDontBurn]

This was always intended to be for mobile and low end segment.

I can see this being true with ATOM and similar future products, but I wouldn't like it if was for a standard desktop. Even if it was for a business desktop that wouldn't get much love aside from Excel, Outlook, and SAP environments :-P.

[Martin_B]

Ouf, thank god they change their mind!
Thank you for this great news Najiro!