Sandy Bridge Motherboard Chipset Recall

Overclockers.com · Feb 1, 2011

It seems there is some bad news for Intel and their Sandy Bridge platform. Today they published a press release detailing a “chip design error”. What’s worse is that this “error” cannot currently be fixed via a software or firmware update. Instead, a physical replacement of the chipset -meaning repairing or replacing the motherboard- will be required. Obviously, this is not good news for early Sandy Bridge adopters.

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Volumetrik · Feb 1, 2011

Ouf, that will make a dent into Intel's budget.

hesk · Feb 3, 2011

At least they're willing to fix the problem. That is a lot of money.

Dave65 · Feb 3, 2011

ive never been an Intel kind of guy,I buy whats the fastest at the time I decide to upgrade,but I got to hand it to Intel for stepping up to the plate on this,its going to cost them a pretty penny to fix this issue..There stock is going up in my book..

RJARRRPCGP · Feb 3, 2011

Looks like Intel dropped the ball

I can't risk getting a faulty chipset. So, it looks like AMD.

Sorry, it's AMD for me.

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