[FUD] Sandy Bridge 32nm CPU socket is called "H2"

[EnJoY]

We are able to confirm that this socket is slightly different than LGA 1156 Socket H1. In perspective, Socket LGA1156, or H1, is the socket of choice for all Core 2010 processors - Lynnfield, Clarkdale and second-generation Nehalem.

Intel's new socket, in contrast, is designed specifically for Sandy Bridge CPUs and it is simply called H2. In its future plans, Intel sees this socket as a separate entity from LGA 1156 socket H1. The new socket H2 is also mentioned as LGA 1155, and the apparent absence of a single pin might make all the difference.

Due in part to the fact that Sandy Bridge processors require a new 6-series chipset, socket H1 and H2 won't be compatible with each other and in good old Intel's transition philosophy, you will need to swap out and upgrade your motherboard in order to make your new 32nm desktop CPU work.

Intel's LGA 1155 H2 socket is expected to take a whopping 9-percent of total socket transition guide in Q1 2011 and it will only grow from that point.

Source: Fudzilla

[The Duke]

good ol intel screwin more customers ... just gotta love it

[Archer]

The way I see it there is nothing wrong with it from a business stance. Most customers do not upgrade the CPU. I mean the vast and overwhelming majority! We (those who care about this subject) are such a tint fraction of sales that we are moot.

AMD has a different approach and in a way I think it could be hurting them. Personally I look @ where the money comes from and the BULK IS OEM!!!! Who really cares about the enthusiast? The aftermarket parts sector, GFX card companies, memory, HDD,............ So AMD may be making a mistake by sticking with compatibility.

Sorry but the change is good business.

[Neuromancer]

IF the enthusiast/DIY market was so tiny why are there so many products marketed for it?