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"Gary Pigott" <usenet@garypigott.net> wrote in message
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> "S.Lewis" <stew1960@mail.com> wrote in message
> news:Un4Ec.120$Zl3.80@bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>> I agree with much of Edward's assessment. No BTX. A somewhat perplexing
>> CPU/CPU socket design that will make processor removal and reseats either
> an
>> adventure or disaster, since the exposed pins have been eliminated from
> the
>> CPU but are now there - just begging to be damaged - in the vacant
>> socket.
>>
>>
http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/cpu/article.php/3370921
>
> Which is good for Intel. If you damage pins on a CPU you send it back to
> Intel, but if you damage the pins on the board, you send it to the board
> manufacturer ;o)
>
> Gary (the cynic!)
>
> --
> 'red sky at night, the city's alight'
> - Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites
>
http://www.garypigott.net
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>
Absolutely correct. An RMA boon for Intel (I read of an estimated 25% bent
processor pin return) and a hellish nightmare for system board
manufacturers - and for OEM PC makers who have customers troubleshoot on the
phone.
Other than enthusiasts, there won't be a need to go to the socket often, but
still....
Stew