Core i3 and new i5 chips info

[Duke]

As mentioned in the i5 overclocking thread, I noticed a recent BIOS update was designed for new CPUs (1156 socket), here they are

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2009/11/24/intel-core-i3-clarkdale-details-leaked/1

 

[nightmare99]

The good news is Intel seem to suggest they will work on P55 boards so I hope that includes the current ones.

EDIT: Damn P55 Clarkdale Support Available in Q1’10

 

[Trunks9486]

These are dual cores with integrated GPUs right?

 

[nightmare99]

Yes, the integrated graphics can only be used with the Q57, H55 or H57 chipsets.

 

[feeddagoat]

Yes, the integrated graphics can only be used with the Q57, H55 or H57 chipsets.

Can old i5/current chips work with that chipset also out of interest?

 

[BIGBC]

Will be very interesting to see how these fair.

 

[nightmare99]

Can old i5/current chips work with that chipset also out of interest?

Yes but you will require a graphics card as the current i5/i7 1156 chips lack any onboard graphics core.

 

[Sayso]

mmm might be intrested in these, will have to see if the mobos drop in price