Intel to delay P45 chipset to mid-June

**MIG-31** · Mar 28, 2008, 12:15 PM

Intel is delaying the launch schedule of its P45 chipset from originally in May to mid-June, according to sources at motherboard makers.

The delay of the chipset is due to problems over compatibility between the chipset's PCI Express x16 port and graphics cards, noted the sources, adding that Intel has notified them that the problem should be solved and ready to launch 2-4 weeks behind the original launch schedule.

Some motherboard makers pointed out that the delay will give them more time to clear up their P35 inventory, however, the comparability problem will surely damage Intel's image over technological development.

Intel will now announce the P45 chipset during Computex 2008, however, actual motherboard shipments will not begin until mid-June, noted the sources.
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Source: Digitimes

mike2h · Mar 28, 2008, 04:21 PM

in what way does it dmg intels image? a slight delay to fix a problem.. the image dmg would have come if they would have released it with probs.
intel has great chipsets out there now, i really dont see the rush for this set at this time.

**Mousey** · Mar 28, 2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mike2h

in what way does it dmg intels image? a slight delay to fix a problem.. the image dmg would have come if they would have released it with probs.
intel has great chipsets out there now, i really dont see the rush for this set at this time.

Agreed, i'd rather intel wait and get everything perfect before they release rather than send out an unstable board

Mar 28, 2008, 12:15 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,821 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Intel to delay P45 chipset to mid-June Intel is delaying the launch schedule of its P45 chipset from originally in May to mid-June, according to sources at motherboard makers. The delay of the chipset is due to problems over compatibility between the chipset's PCI Express x16 port and graphics cards, noted the sources, adding that Intel has notified them that the problem should be solved and ready to launch 2-4 weeks behind the original launch schedule. Some motherboard makers pointed out that the delay will give them more time to clear up their P35 inventory, however, the comparability problem will surely damage Intel's image over technological development. Intel will now announce the P45 chipset during Computex 2008, however, actual motherboard shipments will not begin until mid-June, noted the sources. ____________ Source: Digitimes __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Mar 28, 2008, 04:21 PM	#2
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	in what way does it dmg intels image? a slight delay to fix a problem.. the image dmg would have come if they would have released it with probs. intel has great chipsets out there now, i really dont see the rush for this set at this time. __________________