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    New SB processor explained

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jeffreybaks, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. jeffreybaks

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    I know there is a ton of these posts surfacing but I wanted to point out a fact given by cnet that I found really interesting in case others missed it.

    For those that havent seen yet, Intels new Sandy bridge processor's companion chipset named Couger Point that controls the sata devices has a fault in it which over time degrades performance to sata devices that are connected to the chipset.

    Just thought others might want to see it. This does indeed effect all desktops and laptops that have a second gen Core processor if you didnt know that either.
     
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    Yup. Requires Mobo replacement.
     
    alexUW, Jan 31, 2011
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    At least it turns out to only affect SATA ports 2-5, meaning most laptops won't be affected at all. Does eSATA use a SATA port?
     
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    Yes esata does.
     
    moral hazard, Jan 31, 2011
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    Thought so. That means that eSATA ports will be affected... So I guess that anyone who got an SB notebook without USB 3.0 is in bad shape when it comes to external drives...
     
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  6. alexUW

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    Yup. One of the reasons why I returned
     
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    I feel really bad for are notebook business at the moment. Sandybridge was such a big thing for the new lines of laptops and now this lol. I was really hoping it was only desktops that were effected as some had indicated.
     
    jeffreybaks, Jan 31, 2011
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  8. alexUW

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    Ya. I was really looking forward to using my new SB laptop. Within hours of UPS coming to my door, I get this recall news.

    Anyways, hopefully this does some damage to Intel image and they LOWER the costs of the chips, which in return lower the overall costs of SB based laptops. (Hopefully!).
     
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  9. tilleroftheearth

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    While the news is sad, this has made Intel's image even better in my eyes.

    They did the right thing (period).

    What it won't do is lower their costs though - not with a $1B estimated price tag on 'doing the right thing' will cost them.

    I felt the same about them when the Intel G2 SSD's had their initial glitches.

    I wish all companies would act so responsibly.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jan 31, 2011
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    Indeed. That is the difference between Intel(after the floating error fiasco) and other brands(dancing around the problem, denies it, blame others).
     
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    Yeah. I don't have any lack of confidence that they will correct it tand take care of it. It's not like I'm saying "stupid Intel I'll never buy from them again". It's almost like, ok, admitted it, fixing it, business as usual.
     
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    Ya. I give Intel a lot of credit. I just wish we get a "treat" for having to wait longer :)
     
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    I just want a rapid turnaround. Like in a week, not three or four. That's a major inconvenience. I'm planning on selling or parting out my NP8662 to help offset costs of this new machine, but I may hold on to it until my machine is repaired. I'm almost tempted to just return it and live with my laptop as it is today until the "good" machines are in stock and shipping.
     
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  14. alexUW

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    That's my plan! Get a laptop that has all the known bugs worked out.
     
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    I hope this lowers the price of SB motherboards/processors so I can upgrade my desktop in the cheap.
     
    Syberia, Jan 31, 2011
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    I wouldn't count on that unless sales plummet.
     
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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    Greg, Jan 31, 2011
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