Intel.......YOU SUCK!
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[quote] Intel is well-known among computer hardware enthusiasts for its constant changes of slots, sockets and other specifications of its microprocessors and platforms that hinder end users from upgrading their computers without need to buy a new mainboard for a new CPU. We all know how Slot 1 440LX-based mainboard became obsolete when Intel introduced Slot 1 440BX that was then replaced by FC-PGA 370 for Coppermine chips that was out spaced by FC-PGA 370 for Tualtin CPUs. We do not need to remind the owners of the first Pentium 4 processors about the move from Socket 423 to Socket 478 a year and 500MHz after the introduction. We also will not tell you about power consumption of 3.06GHz Pentium 4 chip that should be installed on the same Socket 478 mainboards, but made according to new design guidelines and based on newer chipsets with Hyper-Threading support. Do you think that Intel will give you, hardware enthusiasts, a rest for, at least, 1.5 years? No! Next year Intel plans to bring us new Socket T for its Prescott and Tejas processors, according to The Inquirer <hr></blockquote>
Just freakin' great!
How many flaming hoops does a PC user have jump through to remain current. The only Intel constant is change. Sheesh you'd think they'd at least "try" to go 18 months without changing the Processor package.
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[quote] Intel is well-known among computer hardware enthusiasts for its constant changes of slots, sockets and other specifications of its microprocessors and platforms that hinder end users from upgrading their computers without need to buy a new mainboard for a new CPU. We all know how Slot 1 440LX-based mainboard became obsolete when Intel introduced Slot 1 440BX that was then replaced by FC-PGA 370 for Coppermine chips that was out spaced by FC-PGA 370 for Tualtin CPUs. We do not need to remind the owners of the first Pentium 4 processors about the move from Socket 423 to Socket 478 a year and 500MHz after the introduction. We also will not tell you about power consumption of 3.06GHz Pentium 4 chip that should be installed on the same Socket 478 mainboards, but made according to new design guidelines and based on newer chipsets with Hyper-Threading support. Do you think that Intel will give you, hardware enthusiasts, a rest for, at least, 1.5 years? No! Next year Intel plans to bring us new Socket T for its Prescott and Tejas processors, according to The Inquirer <hr></blockquote>
Just freakin' great!
How many flaming hoops does a PC user have jump through to remain current. The only Intel constant is change. Sheesh you'd think they'd at least "try" to go 18 months without changing the Processor package.
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Socket 478 should live on for while. And AMD switched from Slot A to Socket A and they'll be switching again in September... Intel went from Socket 423 to Socket 478...big whoop.
[ 02-28-2003: Message edited by: Eugene ]</p>
Therapy.
INTEL, YOU SUCK DONKEY GONADS!!!
YOU SUCK BIGGER THAN A FAT LADY ON SOFA...
...INTEL...you...SUCK DRAINPIPES...
You suck so bad...that...
(I think I'm quite enjoying this...)
Lemon Bon Bon
[ 03-01-2003: Message edited by: Defiant ]</p>