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Chipguy -

think the fact that this part doesn't set a new high for CPU frequency tends to argue against this cause. Intel has been shipping a slightly faster part (3.067 GHz) for quite a while now. I think it is more likely related to signal integrity or long term reliability

Entirely possible you're right. I'm only guessing but the bus interface to core has changed, could be something there or the cache. Either way I would think a screen could be in place soon while a stepping is done to address whatever sensitivity there is. I don't expect a long delay, BWDIK?

EP