Analysis - What the Intel chipset recall means for the channel

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Intel is set to take a $700 million hit on the Cougar Point design error, we ask Scan what that means for you.

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The good things to come out of all the Sandy Bridge debacle are threefold. In this day and age of some companies not facing up to problems it is heartening to see Intel, the mobo manufacturers and the retailers all seemingly working together to resolve the problem as far as purchasers and future customers are concerned. That doesn't always happen in the technology world
Me, I 'm happy I decided to upgrade and overclock my trusted Asus P6T mobo and hold off on its replacement

There is a lot to be said for holding back on a build/upgrade.
Gives the powers that be the time needed to iron out the wrinkles.

Does anyone know an estimation on how long this will take to get fixed?

Intel messed up big time... but fair doos are doing something about it,

Be interesting to see how this affects the company image and stocks and so forth...

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Originally Posted by Consfearacy

There is a lot to be said for holding back on a build/upgrade.
Gives the powers that be the time needed to iron out the wrinkles.

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Indeed there is!

I do agree with tiger in that its good to have seen the held their hand up and say 'yeah we :censored: up guys, sorry!' but on top of that they are actually replacing the goods too. Nice one intel.

This should have quite an impact on stocks though? Maybe give AMD sales a bit of a boost.

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Originally Posted by Biscuit

This should have quite an impact on stocks though? Maybe give AMD sales a bit of a boost.

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+1 - Thank you to Intel for showing responsibility.
(Also from AMD with the upcoming Bulldozer launch)

AMD saboteur = *evil grin*