Leaked Intel roadmap shows the end of socketed CPUs – the end of upgradable PCs?

[Alien1099]

I just can't see this being the case. It seems like a MASSIVE gamble that could cause them to lose a massive amount of market share if AMD picks it up.

http://www.extremetech.com/computin...end-of-socketed-cpus-the-end-of-upgradable-pc
http://semiaccurate.com/2012/11/26/intel-kills-off-the-desktop-pcs-go-with-it/

The most direct effect is that of Broadwell, the 14nm successor to next year’s Haswell CPU, will essentially shut out the enthusiast. Motherboards will still be available, but the CPUs that come with them will be soldered down. In addition to being a inventory management nightmare, OEMs won’t buy CPUs any more, the few remaining mobo vendors and ODMs will. As a side effect, it also cuts the enthusiast out of the picture for good, but more on that later.

 

[Super Nade]

Seems like extreme speculation to me. The graphic is rather dubious. I'd say it is a fake. Even so, the 14nm CPU's are placed under the BGA/PGA rows.

 

[Janus67]

There is actually already a news post for this:
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721455