

Moves the QPI link and PCI-Express controller onto the processor itself (eliminating the northbridge), using DMI to interface a single-component 'chipset' (now called PCH) that serves traditional southbridge functions. We still have our Mac Pro's but they will be gone before the end of January. Core i7-875K features an unlocked multiplier and does not support Intel TXT and Intel VT-d.

On geekbench, the stock processor (dual) scores 8820, and the upgraded i7 processor gets only 8826. Question: Does anyone see a reason to upgrade to the 2.5 GhZ i7 processor (instead of the stock 2.3 Ghz i5).

My largest client just dumped all of their MacBooks Pro's and most of their desktop systems for HP systems as they couldn't wait any more! They were still using the 15" Unibody's, iMac's & Mac mini's. Hi all, Im about ready to pull the trigger on a 13' Macbook pro without touchbar. There are a lot of Pro's also waiting for the REAL MacBook Pro to show up for the REAL Pro's!! I hope it comes out soon! As I want one for my self.
