ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch

Dashken · 7th Oct 2008, 08:04 PM

Back in June, we leaked Intel's desktop CPU and chipset roadmaps. They showed that the new Core i7 desktop processor (codenamed Bloomfield) and its chipset, the Intel X58 Express (codenamed Tylersburg) are scheduled to be launched sometime in Q4, 2008. Well, we are now in Q4, 2008!

Earlier today, we were informed by a source from a major motherboard manufacturer that the Intel Core i7 and the X58 Express are both ready for launch. In fact, this source was informed last month by both their HQ and an Intel representative to prepare for a launch very soon. If what our source says is correct, then the Intel Core i7 and X58 Express could be out as early as....

Link : ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch!

lee_what2004 · 7th Oct 2008, 10:28 PM

sweet, can't wait for the benchmark

Adrian Wong · 7th Oct 2008, 11:46 PM

It's going to be real sweet, I think... I just hope it's affordable.

Unixlord · 8th Oct 2008, 01:43 AM

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OK, I'll stop...

Zenphic · 8th Oct 2008, 06:44 AM

Hmmm. Total hawtness. It's gonna cost alot for sure I think. It's gonna be the high end of Intel, and the older socket 775 will go cheaper.

Dashken · 12th Oct 2008, 02:36 AM

We have just updated the editorial!

Back in June, we leaked Intel's desktop CPU and chipset roadmaps. They showed that the new Core i7 desktop processor (codenamed Bloomfield) and its chipset, the Intel X58 Express (codenamed Tylersburg) are scheduled to be launched sometime in Q4, 2008. Well, we are now in Q4, 2008!

Earlier today, we were informed by a source from a major motherboard manufacturer that the Intel Core i7 and the X58 Express are both ready for launch. In fact, this source was informed last month by both their HQ and an Intel representative to prepare for a launch very soon. If what our source says is correct, then the Intel Core i7 and X58 Express could be out as early as....

Link : ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch Rev. 1.1

Adrian Wong · 14th Oct 2008, 10:39 PM

We updated the editorial again!

We were able to obtain the final, confirmed launch date! The Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition, i7-940 and i7-920 processors, as well as the Intel X58 Express chipset will be released at 9:00 pm Pacific Time, November 16, 2008. This will be followed by the official Intel press release and worldwide launch events on November 17. More details in the editorial.

Link : ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch Rev. 1.2

7th Oct 2008, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,758 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch Back in June, we leaked Intel's desktop CPU and chipset roadmaps. They showed that the new Core i7 desktop processor (codenamed Bloomfield) and its chipset, the Intel X58 Express (codenamed Tylersburg) are scheduled to be launched sometime in Q4, 2008. Well, we are now in Q4, 2008! Earlier today, we were informed by a source from a major motherboard manufacturer that the Intel Core i7 and the X58 Express are both ready for launch. In fact, this source was informed last month by both their HQ and an Intel representative to prepare for a launch very soon. If what our source says is correct, then the Intel Core i7 and X58 Express could be out as early as.... Link : ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch! __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

7th Oct 2008, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 860 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	sweet, can't wait for the benchmark __________________

7th Oct 2008, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,124 Reputation: 3081 Rep Power: 67	It's going to be real sweet, I think... I just hope it's affordable. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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12th Oct 2008, 02:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,758 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	We have just updated the editorial! Back in June, we leaked Intel's desktop CPU and chipset roadmaps. They showed that the new Core i7 desktop processor (codenamed Bloomfield) and its chipset, the Intel X58 Express (codenamed Tylersburg) are scheduled to be launched sometime in Q4, 2008. Well, we are now in Q4, 2008! Earlier today, we were informed by a source from a major motherboard manufacturer that the Intel Core i7 and the X58 Express are both ready for launch. In fact, this source was informed last month by both their HQ and an Intel representative to prepare for a launch very soon. If what our source says is correct, then the Intel Core i7 and X58 Express could be out as early as.... Link : ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch Rev. 1.1 __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

8th Oct 2008, 06:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zenphic Active Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 955 Reputation: 331 Rep Power: 6	Hmmm. Total hawtness. It's gonna cost alot for sure I think. It's gonna be the high end of Intel, and the older socket 775 will go cheaper.

14th Oct 2008, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,124 Reputation: 3081 Rep Power: 67	We updated the editorial again! We were able to obtain the final, confirmed launch date! The Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition, i7-940 and i7-920 processors, as well as the Intel X58 Express chipset will be released at 9:00 pm Pacific Time, November 16, 2008. This will be followed by the official Intel press release and worldwide launch events on November 17. More details in the editorial. Link : ED#102 : The Intel Core i7 Processor & Intel X58 Express Chipset Are Ready For Launch Rev. 1.2 __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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