Intel to Offer Microprocessors with Unlocked Multiplier
Intel Corp. plans to release inexpensive central processing units (CPUs) with unlocked multipliers designed for overclockers in an attempt to offer appealing products for enthusiasts, who do not want to spend to much on personal computers.
Historically, neither of the two leading suppliers of central processing units accepter overclocking since this could damage their chips in many cases. However, when both Advanced Micro Devices and Intel started to sell processors designed for extreme performance enthusiasts, they had to admit that such chips are often used at clock-speeds that by far exceed the official ones. As a result, both AMD and Intel have been shipping their chips for overclockers – Extreme Edition, Black Edition, FX-series – with unlocked multiplier for about seven years now. AMD started to offer its Black Edition chips with unlocked multiplier and moderate price back in 2007 and it looks like Intel plant to follow its smaller rival this year.
