Intel updates microcode to block H87/B85 overclocking [BT]

[galego]

The microcode update affects to mobos from AsRock, Asus, Biostar, and Gigabyte

http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meld...clocking-Sperre-bei-Haswell-CPUs-1922329.html

Intel could be going down the same path.

Yes, I think that are taking this path very seriously

- Fair.
But retroactively screwing me in the butt with nu lubricant? Not fair.
Slip loose the dogs of war

Agree with you on retroactively being clearly unfair. Not sure about the other option. I think the next headline raises the main point

charging you $50 to do stuff your CPU already does

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/the-intel-upgrade-service-once-again-charging-you-50-to-do-stu/

I am not completely sure if this is fair.

Moreover, this is very close to Intel forcing users to upgrade their mobo when their current mobo is already doing what they want: OC