Intel's 45nm Process And The First Signs Of Penryn @ HotHardware

Regeneration · Posted by Regeneration on January 28th, 2007, 03:26 PM

Intel said the first products to use this technology will likely be 35W mobile CPUs, with servers and desktops to follow depending on platform readiness. If your wondering if your motherboard will support Penryn, Intel expects some motherboard developers will have to make minor modification to support Penryn, which include some BIOS changes and perhaps electrical changes. Some of the current crop of LGA775 compatible motherboards are likely to work, however. It'll be a similar situation to the Conroe launch.

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**Posted by Unixlord on January 28th, 2007, 07:49 PM**

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Intel said the first products to use this technology will likely be 35W mobile CPUs, with servers and desktops to follow depending on platform readiness.

Platform readiness?
Translation: When Intel has leeched enough money out of rivals/consumers with the previous product it will bring in Penryn.