Rumour: Intel to launch new unlocked CPUs
Intel's unlocked multiplier CPUs are expected to launch in late May.
Instead we can expect to buy K-edition CPUs very soon, as Intel intends to officially announce both new models later this month.
They won't be Intel's first multiplier unlocked CPUs, as the Chinese market alone was blessed with the Core 2 Duo E6500K CPU previously, but this will be the first international release of unlocked mainstream CPUs. The two new CPUs will be identifiable thanks to the K on the model number.
Would you be interested in buying a new "K" CPU? Let us know your thoughts in the forums.
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These chips are better than their standard counterparts but it all comes down to pricing on if they will be popular or not.
They chose the ones that aren't selling as well as they'd like. So they're offering them unlocked to get the money flowing :)
Intel fanboy - WANT.
Why on earth did they think it was a good idea for these CPU's (870 and 650) to get the unlock version? If they wanted to chase AMD out of the market then unlock 750's and sell them for $150.
Anyway, Bit-Tech need to grab whenever they can the first one of these, and see how the i5-655k competes overclock to the favourite i5-750, Somehow i think it will provide a little more overclocking to those serious about all things O.C.
Ive spent enough money on building my rig with an i5 750 and have zero complaints. I dont like the way Intel seem to not so much 'bully' the customer, but more of 'making our own product a little more attractive' - like 6 months down the road after everyone has spent out already changing to a new socket etc and for what gains?
Complete enthusiasts yeah but i cant see anyone already owning the standard chip upgrading to essentailly the same chip with the unlocked multiplyer - but your average Bob from the high street wants bang for buck when new products are released because thats the time when you ( the average PC nut ) will buy them.
May I have an unlocked i7 920 for <£180 please?
every 6months expect to upgrade if you want to stay on the top
but pc hardware has always been this way. the dif between the normal and k series may just be more than an unlocked multiplier. If al these chips overclock harder than there normal counter parts then you never know.
An i5-755K or even better, a 32nm version of the i5-750 on the other hand... oh well, another release i can skip, i guess it saves me some cash :D
I think this is a step in the right direction for Intel. Provided they don't really overprice the new chips (although that's pretty much a given for the i7 one) they could be an awesome upgrade for those looking to go for it. As for Intel making an unlocked i3, that wouldn't really make sense since the i3 is supposed to be the budget chip. It would be nice, though.
Speaking of, that's one of my big pet peeves, this whole "some i7's are LGA1366 and some are LGA1156" BS. Why can't they keep their branding simple and consistent?
The black edition of my X3 is the main reason why I went to AMD (okay that's totally not true as they didn't exist when I first bought my board but allow me to pretend). I personally prefer easy, cheap overclocks (ram wise) over hardcore and pain in the ass ones
Hopefully bt will review these soon and the results will be terrible... otherwise I will have a hard time stopping myself from trying it. (must.fight.urge.to.constantly.upgrade)
Hah. Keep me in mind if you do, I need to replace my s939 setup, but don't have the money. :(
and teh 655K will be £190 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel-Core-I5-655K-OC-UNLOCKED-OEM