Part of the problem is there's so many layers between Intel and the end customer. Intel sells the chip to mobo manufacturer's, who sell to distributors, who sell to PC shops / etailers, who sell to the end user.
For example, NCIX is offering free shipping both ways and motherboard replacement on their already sold pre-assembled systems. While the mobo manufacturers will probably pick up the cost of the replacement, I doubt they will pay for the shipping expenses or the labor.
For example, NCIX is offering free shipping both ways and motherboard replacement on their already sold pre-assembled systems. While the mobo manufacturers will probably pick up the cost of the replacement, I doubt they will pay for the shipping expenses or the labor.