Intel considering extending life cycle of Socket 775 CPUs

With the Nehalem launch behind them, you'd naturally assume Intel would now begin focusing on the launch of their mainstream Lynnfield and Havendale CPU cores to take on the sub-$1,000 PC market. Both CPUs will be based around Intel's LGA1160 socket with Lynnfield sporting quad cores and a dual-channel memory controller and Havendale shipping with just two processing cores.

However according to DigiTimes sources, Intel is now considering extending the life cycle of their LGA775 CPUs into 2011. These processors would become Intel's entry-level offerings, with revamped 4-series chipsets launching alongside the CPUs.