Might be nothing but.. Intel 6 series mobos are faulty.

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http://techreport.com/discussions.x/20326


"What's the problem? Intel explains, "In some cases, the Serial-ATA (SATA) ports within the chipsets may degrade over time, potentially impacting the performance or functionality of SATA-linked devices such as hard disk drives and DVD-drives."

For folks who have already crossed the Sandy Bridge, Intel adds that it will "work with its OEM partners to accept the return of the affected chipsets," and it plans to "support modifications or replacements needed on motherboards or systems."

Yes, that likely means the replacement of all Sandy-Bridge-based motherboards, laptops, and pre-built PCs currently on store shelves or already in the hands of consumers."

Wonder if we will be contacted about replacements.
 
hardly nothing mate - I've been in a meeting all day about the knock-on effect of having to return and recall all our new bloody PC systems!!!

CPU sales are going to be effected by this, let alone Motherboard sales as nobody (in their right mind) will be buying a new motherboard until mid-late April after Intel can assure us that all problems have been ironed out and all effected motherboards have been removed from the market.
 
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Oh joy.

I do hope Asus or OcUK (Whoever will be responsible for it) will be using a collect and return courier, otherwise I'll be expecting my money back - there is no way I'm waiting forever for it to be replaced.

I look forward to seeing what OcUK's stance on this is.
 
This might explain the odd freeze I've been having? I admit, since flashing my P8P67 Pro's bios it has been less severe, but the issue persists.

Could also go a long way towards the double boot issue I guess.
 
The company expects to begin delivering the updated version of the chipset to customers in late February and expects full volume recovery in April. Intel stands behind its products and is committed to product quality. For computer makers and other Intel customers that have bought potentially affected chipsets or systems, Intel will work with its OEM partners to accept the return of the affected chipsets, and plans to support modifications or replacements needed on motherboards or systems. The systems with the affected support chips have only been shipping since January 9th and the company believes that relatively few consumers are impacted by this issue. The only systems sold to an end customer potentially impacted are Second Generation Core i5 and Core i7 quad core based systems. Intel believes that consumers can continue to use their systems with confidence, while working with their computer manufacturer for a permanent solution. For further information consumers should contact Intel at www.intel.com on the support page or contact their OEM manufacturer.
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http://newsroom.intel.com/community...mplementing-solution?cid=rss-258152-c1-264102

If only AMD had bulldozer ready...
 
Oh dear.

Looks like I'm gonna have to hang on to my Q6600 just a little while longer now.

Was seriously considering scratching that upgrade itch.

Feela bit sad for those who did.
 
Boge said:
Oh dear.

Looks like I'm gonna have to hang on to my Q6600 just a little while longer now.

Was seriously considering scratching that upgrade itch.

Feela bit sad for those who did.
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My thoughts exactly.
 
Not yet, I don't want to post within the Support sections as I guess OC will be getting a lot of how do we return it?

I hope one of the mods will post a closed post with instructions when there are known to em.
 
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