The quad-core 2.93GHz Intel Core i7 940 would be the first Nehalem processor to be phased out. Intel cites in a statement, "market demand for the same has moved to other products. Following the Core i7 940, Intel will next discontinue production of high-end quad-core 3.2GHz Intel Core i7 965 Extreme Edition. It's hardly been a year since Intel launched it's Core i7 CPU but after Intel demonstrated 32nm Westmere chips in mid-February, this shift from Nehalem architecture to 32nm Westmere was obvious. Intel Nehalem architecture based Intel Core i7 940 processor will be phased out later this year. Ironically, Intel Core i7 940 was one of the first processors based on Nehalem architecture launched in November 2008. Consumers can confirm their Core i7 940 orders till Sept. 4 this year and after that it would be officially unavailable.Intel is on tarck according to it's roadmap, the 32nm Westmere chips was planned for this year. However, Nehalem chips will be available (read shipped) throughout 2009.
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