Manufacturers, retailers and consumers were blindsided this morning on the revelation that Intel had discovered a design flaw with its Sandy Bridge Chipset.
In our ongoing coverage, we have created a single article where we will continue to update consumers on the specific responses from manufacturers and retailers.
Before clamoring for a refund or replacement, we recommend you read our coverage on the exact details of the flaw and decide for yourself whether you feel it necessary to consider a replacement. Also note that replacement products will likely not be available until March or April and that the flaw is unlikely to crop up in the near future; there is also little harm of data loss.
Canadian Retailers:
NCIX.com:
Cougar Point products unavailable for purchase. For further instructions see forum post: http://forums.ncix.com/forums/?mode=showthread&forum=116&threadid=2309652&pagenumber=1&msgcount=1&subpage=1
Newegg.ca:
Cougar Point based products unavailable for purchase. Sandy Bridge Processors also unavailable for purchase.
MemoryExpress:
“All affected motherboards & laptops will be unavailable until further notice. A solution for all previously sold products will be known later this afternoon, Monday January 31st. Because there are no replacements for affected boards we recommend not returning your product yet. If you are only using SATA ports 0 or 1 you should not have any issues. When there is a replacement available Memory Express will aid you through the process.”
Canada Computers:
Not Yet Updated – Still Selling
TigerDirect.ca:
Pulled Inventory. No response yet for After Sales Support
USA Retailers:
Newegg.com:
Cougar Point based products unavailable for purchase. Sandy Bridge Processors also unavailable for purchase.
Amazon.com:
Not Yet Updated – Still Selling
TigerDirect.com:
Pulled Inventory. No response yet for After Sales Support
Motherboard Manufacuters:
GIGABYTE:
GIGABYTE Details Comprehensive Retrieval and Replacement Strategy for Intel Sandy Bridge Products: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/?p=14165
ASUS:
Asus Outlines Recovery Plan For Intel 6 Series Sandy Bridge Products: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/?p=14163
ASRock:
http://www.asrock.com/news/events/201102ex/index.html
MSI:
MSI Announces Return Procedure for Intel 6 Series Products: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/?p=14180
EVGA:
EVGA Motherboards will NOT be affected when they are released.
If there is a retailer or manufacutrer you would like to know more about, or if you have an official response from any company, please email fixt@hardwarecanucks.com with more information.
