Intel Core i7 980x

Intel is all set to release a processor with Six cores as early as March 2010 already,originally expected to be named a Core i9 processor is going to be called a Core i7 980X with the X for Extreme (and thus unlocked).The six core or hexacore processor goes by the codename "Gulftown". The Core i7 980X will be compatible with X58 chipset based motherboards which will require only a BIOS update( SO5020P ).