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It was only two days ago that we learned of Intel's plans to delay the X48 chipset in order to help X38 sales, but plans of a new delay have surfaced - and it's one that will affect far more people.
According to DigiTimes, Intel has plans to delay all three of their new 45nm Quad-Core processors, originally slated for a January release, including the Q9300, Q9450 and Q9550. The reasons are blamed on lack of competition with AMD. From a business standpoint, it makes sense to not release a new product that's going to keep older product on the shelf, but for all those who were holding off on a new system build until Jan... this is a punch to the stomach.
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Launching the CPUs now will not benefit Intel much in its battle with AMD, while they could cause damage to Intel's 65nm quad-core CPUs, therefore the company has decided it is in no rush to release new products until AMD is able to present more of a threat. The three CPUs that Intel plans to delay are the Core 2 Quad Q9300, Q9450 and Q9550, added the sources.
Source: DigiTimes
According to DigiTimes, Intel has plans to delay all three of their new 45nm Quad-Core processors, originally slated for a January release, including the Q9300, Q9450 and Q9550. The reasons are blamed on lack of competition with AMD. From a business standpoint, it makes sense to not release a new product that's going to keep older product on the shelf, but for all those who were holding off on a new system build until Jan... this is a punch to the stomach.
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Launching the CPUs now will not benefit Intel much in its battle with AMD, while they could cause damage to Intel's 65nm quad-core CPUs, therefore the company has decided it is in no rush to release new products until AMD is able to present more of a threat. The three CPUs that Intel plans to delay are the Core 2 Quad Q9300, Q9450 and Q9550, added the sources.
Source: DigiTimes
