Gigabyte makes a socket change on the P55's

[Alan B]

See this post.


http://www.tweaktown.com/news/...x_usb_power/index.html

This surely is a statement that there is a problem with the Foxconn sockets - more than just an OC problem, but there has also been a higher incidence of intermittent problems as well.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

what are you a rep? 1 post and a review

 

[zagood]

Still haven't received iPod. Please advise.

Seriously though, good to know, thanks.

 

[Alan B]

No, not a rep. Just something worth noting in view of the problems surrounding these new boards.

 

[Ayah]

Good game Gigabyte.

 

[cbn]

When does SATA 3 make its way onto other mobos? Someone said Intel wont be doing this until 2011?

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: Just learning
When does SATA 3 make its way onto other mobos? Someone said Intel wont be doing this until 2011?

SATA3 and USB3 won't happen until 2011.

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: Alan B
See this post.


http://www.tweaktown.com/news/...x_usb_power/index.html

This surely is a statement that there is a problem with the Foxconn sockets - more than just an OC problem, but there has also been a higher incidence of intermittent problems as well.

They didn't make any change.
They are simply trying to market a motherboard for $300-400+ for hardcore fanatics to rush and buy because it features SATA3 and USB3 support.

Their line-up below has always been Foxconn, and will continue to be Foxconn.

 

[Alan B]

You are totally wrong Lothar. The boards below are their higher end boards and they are all Foxconn. They have made a change and how do you know their lower end boards will be Foxconn in the future?

Are these boards low end?

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 ? Foxconn

GA-EX58-UD5 ? Foxconn

GA-EX58-DS4 ? Foxconn

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD6 LGA ? Foxconn

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD5 ? Foxconn

 

[Ayah]

Well, there's one photo on that site that shows a LOTES socket, but dunno which board they took a picture of.

 

[edplayer]

Originally posted by: Lothar
They didn't make any change.

Did you watch the video?

Originally posted by: Lothar
They are simply trying to market a motherboard for $300-400+ for hardcore fanatics to rush and buy because it features SATA3 and USB3 support.

Seems like a lot. The current UD6 is $250 on newegg and the UD4P is $170

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: edplayer

Originally posted by: Lothar
They didn't make any change.

Did you watch the video?

Originally posted by: Lothar
They are simply trying to market a motherboard for $300-400+ for hardcore fanatics to rush and buy because it features SATA3 and USB3 support.

Seems like a lot. The current UD6 is $250 on newegg and the UD4P is $170

Ahh...The video at the bottom was what I missed.
From the pictures it seemed what they were showing was a new product and not a refresh of their entire chipset line.

Of course I was exaggerating on the prices. Since the highest end motherboards have increased from $150 to $400 within a few years, why not exaggerate?

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: Alan B
You are totally wrong Lothar. The boards below are their higher end boards and they are all Foxconn. They have made a change and how do you know their lower end boards will be Foxconn in the future?

Are these boards low end?

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 ? Foxconn

GA-EX58-UD5 ? Foxconn

GA-EX58-DS4 ? Foxconn

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD6 LGA ? Foxconn

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD5 ? Foxconn

When I see a LOTES socket on the UD3R and UD2 refresh or see a public announcement from Gigabyte stating they've switched all motherboards, I'll believe it.

 

[Alan B]

"When I see a LOTES socket on the UD3R and UD2 refresh or see a public announcement from Gigabyte stating they've switched all motherboards, I'll believe it."

I would not hold my breath for an announcement, as that would mean a recall of all boards in the field. If anything a silent change over or some time given to Foxconn to get a new socket qualified by Intel (if not already in the works).

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: Alan B
"When I see a LOTES socket on the UD3R and UD2 refresh or see a public announcement from Gigabyte stating they've switched all motherboards, I'll believe it."

I would not hold my breath for an announcement, as that would mean a recall of all boards in the field. If anything a silent change over or some time given to Foxconn to get a new socket qualified by Intel (if not already in the works).

DFI, eVGA, and MSI made such an annoucement and didn't issue any recalls.

I do agree with you however that it's usually best to just keep quiet and admit(or pretend) that the issue doesn't exist.
That's what smart corporations usually do and they save buttloads of money in doing that stategy.