Intel Discloses Chip Glitch

Interesting article

Intel handles sandy bridge recall well- The Inquirer

For anyone with an ASUS motherboard:
Proactively responding to the Intel-identified Sandy Bridge chipset design error

Edit:
Gigabyte:
http://www.gigabyte.us/press-center/...e.aspx?nid=984

MSI:
http://service.msicomputer.com/msi_u...b_support.aspx
and http://www.msi.com/news-media/news/1178.html

ASRock:
http://www.asrock.com/news/events/201102ex/index.html

ZOTAC:
http://www.zotac.com/index.php?optio...id=268&lang=un

~Lordbob

Intel has relaxed its recall of the faulty Sandy Bridge chipsets, allowing PC and motherboard makers to continue to sell the flawed components under certain circumstances.

The chip giant says OEMs can continue to sell the flawed B2 revision of the Cougar Point chipset - which is used to power the new generation of Sandy Bridge processors - but only if they disable the faulty SATA ports.

The Cougar Point flaw only affects Intel-controlled 3Gb/s SATA ports - the 6Gb/s ports remain perfectly operational. PC makers who only make use of the 6Gb/s ports are therefore being encouraged to carry on regardless.

"If you're a laptop maker, you will find laptops that only need two [6Gb/s] SATA ports for a hard disk and DVD drive," an Intel spokesman told PC Pro. "In these cases, it's perfectly OK to use the B2 stepping."

Intel lets PC makers sell flawed chipsets | News | PC Pro

I don't think I will be buying any sandy bridge till the system is flushed out.

So for a teknocompromised person such as myself using a H67 or P67 board if I am only going to be using one HDD if I use one 6Gbs SATA connection then I should be fine?

I only intend to use the build as an everyday machine to free up my current desktop for trying new security stuff, free apps that I am not game to use at present (have buggered up my systems in the past through lack of "understanding") and the like.

NB It has to be simple for me as in can I use a graphics card on a H67 Y/N , if I use a P67 board can only use the onboard graphics Y/N etc

Sorry but am that bewildered by some of the stuff being talked about.

Overclockers UK have a warning with the motherboards

Potential Sandybridge issue:
- In some cases, motherboards featuring the 6 Series Chipset (P67 & H67) that have Sata devices connected to ports 2-5 could potentially degrade over time.
- Motherboards with devices connected to Ports 0 & 1 remain unaffected or using the 6Gb/s ports.
- Please note if your board is affected by the above issues, your statutory rights remain to RMA the board.
- Tests have found that under 5% of boards are affected.
- PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO POTENTIAL ISSUE TO SANDYBRIDGE PROCESSORS

Also good info on overclocking have to get the K version of course
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail [BX80623I52500K

Product Description
Reviews (5)

Intel's new Sandybridge based CPU's is a complete new refresh that requires new socket LGA1155 mainboards. This new platform uses less power and has vastly superior integrated graphics. The HD2000 graphics is capable of all multimedia task featuring DirectX 10.1 runtime making them ideal for gamers too. The K series edition processors are unlocked on the multiplier allowing overclocking and also feature HD3000 onboard graphics which feature twice the horsepower of the HD2000 making them ideal for gamers and have support for 3D Gaming. The new Sandybridge K series processors also feature immense overclocking as well.

- Unlocked Multiplier
- Lithography Process: 32 nm
- Cores: 4
- Threads: 4
- Frequency: 3.30 GHz (Turbo Mode 3.70GHz)
- Integrated HD 3000 (12 EUs) Graphics
- Integrated Graphics Frequency: 850MHz (1100MHz Turbo)
- Cache: 6 MB shared L3
- Memory Controller: Dual channel DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz
- TDP: 95W
- Socket: LGA1155
- Compatible with Socket 1156 heatsinks
- 3yr Warranty


***OVERCLOCKING GUIDELINES***

- Do not exceed 1.35-1.38v core voltage, doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Do not overclock with BCLK, again doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Recommended memory voltage is 1.50v, so make sure to run your memory at 1.50v, higher could limit lifespan of the CPU
- These recommendations come from OcUK and Intel, your warranty is un-affected but we highly recommend you adhere to the above to make sure your CPU lifespan is un-affected
- All Sandybridge CPU's worldwide should be run at the above or lower voltages, no higher!

Thanks Gene up with the goods again yes mate might try that I suppose I can do something with an i5 in later eh?