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Intel has indicated that the processor code named Bloomfield the mainstream version of the new architecture. The processors will ship as 2.66Ghz in the last quarter of 2008. This will be followed by the 2.94Ghz processor. The extreme versions running at 3.2Ghz will shortly follow.

I didnt expect these processors to be released so early, but i had a slight indication that a Nehalem based processor was set for release around this time. With this in-mind when will the motherboards launch? Apparently the Intel x58 chipset is set for launch in October. The boards will cost around £150, remember these are mainstream based motherboards. Other mainboard chipsets should follow, unless you cannot wait and must buy the x58 version.

I must state that Intel have not released an official statement regarding the release dates but when rumours are released they are usually right.

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