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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.
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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.
So basically, if the MoBo dies, so does the CPU.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by PP Mguire
Ouf, thank god they change their mind!
Thank you for this great news Najiro!