Intel phasing out another Nehalem processor

**MIG-31** · May 7, 2009, 07:12 AM

Yesterday, we learned that Intel has begun phasing out the Core i7 940 processor, today we are told that the Extreme version 965 will be retired this year as well. Looks like the current three i7s weren’t really part of the actual Nehalem launch, but more of a vanguard, or, if you prefer to be a bit more direct, sort of placebo products to maintain the promised 2008 introduction date of the technology. 2009 shapes up to be Nehalem’s year, not 2008.
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Source: TG Daily

comp_ali · May 7, 2009, 04:48 PM

They must be producing another product very soon. But It is strange they phased out them in a less than a year of production hmm.

Stop It · May 7, 2009, 06:36 PM

Yep, Core i5 is due this year.

With that said, there is nothing wrong with Core i7 and anyone who has them has a fantastic futureproof processor, it was most certainly not a placebo, more like a knockout punch to AMDs high end AM3 Phenom II.

Judas · May 7, 2009, 06:52 PM

the Phenom II AM3 solution is providing dollar for dollar a damn good run for the i920's money without overclocking.... both cpu's fiddle back and forth, course the i920's addition of HT and the triple channel memory present alot of robust room over the phenom.

AMD's phenom II is indeed a realistic contender vs the previous amd solutions that were a bust. But amd has made some major improvements.

This is without taking overclocking into consideration either.

Lowfat · May 7, 2009, 07:11 PM

The only reason the 940 is disappearing is due to the release of the i7 950. Which will be in the same price range as the 940 was. However IMO both are way overpriced for what they provide compared to the 920.

anonemus · May 8, 2009, 05:45 AM

As long as they won't "phase-out" socket 1366 in a year or two down the road...

May 7, 2009, 07:12 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 48,354 Rep Power: 312 System Specs	Intel phasing out another Nehalem processor Yesterday, we learned that Intel has begun phasing out the Core i7 940 processor, today we are told that the Extreme version 965 will be retired this year as well. Looks like the current three i7s weren’t really part of the actual Nehalem launch, but more of a vanguard, or, if you prefer to be a bit more direct, sort of placebo products to maintain the promised 2008 introduction date of the technology. 2009 shapes up to be Nehalem’s year, not 2008. ____________ Source: TG Daily __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here How you can help HardwareHeaven by using Digg! HH Hardware Diggs / GH Gaming Diggs

May 7, 2009, 04:48 PM	#2
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 8,186 Rep Power: 230 System Specs	Re: Intel phasing out another Nehalem processor They must be producing another product very soon. But It is strange they phased out them in a less than a year of production hmm. __________________

May 7, 2009, 06:36 PM	#3
Stop It HHs' Resident Kitty Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Biggleswade, UK Posts: 1,374 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Intel phasing out another Nehalem processor Yep, Core i5 is due this year. With that said, there is nothing wrong with Core i7 and anyone who has them has a fantastic futureproof processor, it was most certainly not a placebo, more like a knockout punch to AMDs high end AM3 Phenom II. __________________ Sig Courtesy of Mousey

May 7, 2009, 07:11 PM	#5
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,147 Rep Power: 84	Re: Intel phasing out another Nehalem processor The only reason the 940 is disappearing is due to the release of the i7 950. Which will be in the same price range as the 940 was. However IMO both are way overpriced for what they provide compared to the 920. __________________ 27" iMac: i5 750 * 80GB X25-M G1 * 4GB DDR3 * HD4850 Tecnofront HWD: i7 920 @ 4.2GHz * Rampage III Extreme * (3) GTX460 1GB (2x1GB + 1x768MB) * 6GB DDR3 * 80GB ioXtreme * 30GB X25-E * 1000W Antec Storage: (2) Sans Digital TR8M-B * 29TB

May 8, 2009, 05:45 AM	#6
anonemus 80 Plus Certified Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 930 Rep Power: 74 System Specs	Re: Intel phasing out another Nehalem processor As long as they won't "phase-out" socket 1366 in a year or two down the road...