Intel to phase out seven CPUs in Q2 2009

Posted on Wednesday, February 04 2009 @ 1:40 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

VR Zone reports nine of Intel's Core 2 processors are nearing the end of their lifespan.

This month the firm will phase out the Core 2 Quad Q6700 and Core 2 Duo E4700, and another seven chips will follow in Q2 2009, including the good old Q6600.

In Q2 2009, we will see 7 processors to be phased out including the good old Q6600. The rest of the processors are, Core 2 Extreme QX9770 and QX9650, Core 2 Quad Q6600, Core 2 Duo E8300, Pentium E2200 and E2180, as well as Celeron E1200. Lastly, Core 2 Duo E7200 and Pentium E2200 will be phased out by Q3 this year.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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