Intel rumored moving to non-upgradable desktop CPUs with Broadwell

[acronis]

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"For many, the very definition of the custom desktop PC is the ability to upgrade the processor, choosing a $300 retrofit instead of a $1,500 whole-system replacement. We might have to kiss that symbolism goodbye if sources at Impress Watch, SemiAccurate and ZDNet are genuinely in the know. They claim that desktop processors built on Intel's future, 14-nanometer Broadwell architecture will be switching from contacts based on a land grid array (LGA) to a ball grid array (BGA) that could dictate soldering the chips in laptop-style, rather than putting them in an upgrade-friendly socket. The exact reasons for the supposed switch aren't available, but there's speculation that it would be mutually beneficial for Intel and PC manufacturers: Intel would have more control over motherboard chipsets, while builders could save money on assembly and conveniently drive more outright PC sales. Intel hasn't confirmed any of the strategy, so we'd still be very cautious before making any presumptions. If real, though, the switch would be glum news for chipset makers, motherboard makers and most of all hobbyists; even though socket changes have made CPU upgrades tricky in the past, having the option removed altogether could put a damper on the do-it-yourself community. -- Jon Figas (Engadget)"

[bitag]

cpu+mobo+chipsets = intel? so,wala nay mobo supply ang other manufacturers like asus, msi, asrock ,giga etc? dominated by intel na?...what if, said manufacturers will supply cpu's para daghan na competitors.just wondering

[battle axe]

welcome to the new age of build in technology...

ako ray maluoy haha

[arphax]

paita kong matinood ni mura na laptop di maapgrade..mupalit nalng bago pra makasunod sa system requirements sa mga software.

[acronis]

kung matinuod gani ni.... aw mag AMD nalang ta ani.... hehehe.

[butitoy]

monopoly.monopoly.monoply..

hayzzz.AMD, bawos na!

maluoy ka..

[vollie]

probably its just the mobo+processor...just like in the embeded systems...well, I hope so. Personally I think that this is a better option because unlike the older cpu's, 14 nm procie may have a little issue with stability if paired with untested mobo. Ive heard of some feedback with overclocked 22 nm ivy bridge the system tends to hit high tremperature compared to the 32 nm sandy bridge procie. the pc enthusiast out there may have to compromise a bit...if intel and other big manufacturer sees that we always get their new lines. they would probably keep on overdoing this upgrade, then we suffer. maybe we need to slow down a bit so their monopoly woudn't affect our lives to much. hehehehe

[werty]

rumors pa btaw nah, unya na ta mag panic... hehehehe...