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I think the trend is definitely away from user-replaceable CPUs. Some enthusiasts say it's "sad", but it's just part of a general trend towards integration on
by dietrichepp 14y ago
I think the trend is definitely away from user-replaceable CPUs. Some enthusiasts say it's "sad", but it's just part of a general trend towards integration on a larger scale. You can't replace a broken transistor on your Intel 4004 either.
- Dylan16807 14y agoIt's more a question of upgrades than trying to fix anything. CPUs are quite reliable. The only important things to replace when they break are power supplies, batteries, and storage drives.