Sandybridge design flaw recalls beginning!!

CM-Sniper · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:57

It can't be that small a problem if they're recalling and stopping stock. If it was a minority it would only be certain batches being stopped or recalled. They must be worried about something if they're stopping stock. Id quite like too see what Gibbo has to say about this, see if they've had any official word.

dave_beast · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:57

The fact Intel have put their hands up is good imo, and if there's any problems with boards RMA time. Yes, early adopters run the risk, but hey, to be on the extreme bleeding edge is what overclocking is about right?

matthab · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:57

The other solution of course is to use the marvell controller which is unaffected, while you wait!!!

mrk · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:57

dave_beast said:
I think this is overhyped a bit tbh, look at the key points highlighted below

There's no way to know if yours is affected or not unless you want to sit around until the degrade kicks in by which time you may well be outside of the recall window.

It's better to be safe than sorry and all H67/P67 owners should swapout

dave_beast · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:58

matthab said:
The other solution of course is to use the marvell controller which is unaffected, while you wait!!!

Yes indeed, if it wasn't a little bit pants to begin with

mrk · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:59

Btw,

http://www.google.com/finance?chdnp...ntervalBasedLine&q=NASDAQ:INTC&ntsp=0&fct=big

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dave_beast · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:59

Khaaan! said:
There's no way to know if yours is affected or not unless you want to sit around until the degrade kicks in by which time you may well be outside of the recall window.

It's better to be safe than sorry and all H67/P67 owners should swapout

Yes, free socket 478's for everyone \o/ lol

mmj_uk · 31 Jan 2011 at 16:59

branddaly said:
Darnit, OCuk just shipped mine.

Well you can send it back via DSR or just use it until Intel start replacing them, it's a problem which Intel seem to think will steadily occur over a long period of time.

dave_beast · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:00

Khaaan! said:
Btw,

http://www.google.com/finance?chdnp...ntervalBasedLine&q=NASDAQ:INTC&ntsp=0&fct=big

!

opposite of http://www.google.com/finance?q=NASDAQ:AMD

mmj_uk · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:01

CM-Sniper said:
It can't be that small a problem if they're recalling and stopping stock. If it was a minority it would only be certain batches being stopped or recalled. They must be worried about something if they're stopping stock. Id quite like too see what Gibbo has to say about this, see if they've had any official word.

They're worried about having to do a mass recall 1-2yrs down the line when the chipsets actually start failing, it's easier to do such a recall early on with less boards in the wild.

You have to give them credit for admitting to it, Microsoft are still happily selling faulty consoles.

Squid · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:04

So in April your be able to get a brand new motherboard replaced for free with the warranty starting again on that motherboard and all the BIOS will be more mature and a-lot more stable.
This will cost intel lots due to OEM's like Dell/HP having to recall and fact you can just swap out a chip set the whole mobo going to get thrown in the bin. Thought there stock would have dropped more

Mr-White · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:04

I knew it's why I waited

MW

xtremedetailz · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:05

really glad i stayed with my P55 and i7 860

dave_beast · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:06

Well i've just sent my motherboard back to OcUK earlier this morning for RMA for an unrelated issue. What to do now???!!!!!

sas30uk · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:07

matthab said:
That would be the ideal situation. I recon most will deal with retailers.

Awww how i miss the cynical people who run at the first point of issues with a product. Welcome to being the first adopter!!! Id sit and wait as your not the only one with the issue.

No need to get smart

We all have opinions and thoughts ok.

CM-Sniper · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:12

Where do i stand now i have components due tomorrow? Can i send them back?

Nocky24 · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:13

CM-Sniper said:
Where do i stand now i have components due tomorrow? Can i send them back?

Send back (at your own expense) under DSR and wait or use them and then send back for a revised version (NOT at your own expense I'd expect).

Squid · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:20

What the rumor that this only effect's rather large batch after 8th of jan ?

EDIT: Stupid news website that was the release date, not batch ...

Nocky24 · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:23

Could really do with an official word from ocuk on this.

Noto · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:23

matthab said:
I hope they offer swap outs for affected chips as this is cutting it VERY fine to my lan tournament .

Im not overally bothered as this isnt the first time ive had to do a recall.

do the recall after your lan?

its only the sata port performance will degrade over time... so you should be fine waiting until after...