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Intel Discontinues Core i5 661, i3 530, and Several LGA 775 Processors

By MaximumPC, published 10-07-2011

Every so often you have to clean out your closet and make room for new digs. That's exactly what Intel is doing. The Santa Clara chip maker issued Product Discontinuance notices for several processors, including two LGA 1156 processors, the Core i5 661 (3.33GHz) and Core i3 530 (2.93GHz). Intel's notice affects both boxed and OEM CPUs. There's no need to hit the panic button if you've had your eye on either of these chips for any reason. Intel will continue taking orders for both Clarksdale parts up until April 27, 2012. Shipments for retail box versions will continue while supplies last, and OEM chips will ship until October 5, 2012. Several LGA 775 processors are also being slowly scrapped, including the Pentium E5700, Celeron E3500, and Celeron E3400. Intel will accept orders for all th...

In Depth: How to build the best PC for your needs

By TechRadar, published 25-09-2011

How to build a PCSystem builders are great and everything, but unless you emit static electricity or are terminally lazy, you should be thinking about building your own PC. Why? Because not only do you get the satisfaction of having crafted your machine from the ground up, growing and harvesting each component from the soil… or something like that. You also get full control over what goes in the chassis. And what the case will look like. System builders do a great job of delivering sensible packages of components at attractive price points, but building your own rig gives you full control. All the parts you need, none that you don't. And no extra expense to you. And that level of control's important. It's what being a PC enthusiast is all about. It's what elevates us above the hunched si...