The latest chipset options from Intel are on the air as a solid solution for users with budgets. One of them is the choice of H310 chipset, where motherboard vendors provide a very affordable option for the series. However, it seems we will not see again this series, because Intel seems to have stopped producing H310 chipset.
This is revealed by DigiTimes, where they cite also from industry sources. In essence, they say that Intel has stopped the production of its H310 chipset. The decision appears to come from a production capacity that turns out to be lower than expected, resulting in a much higher cost burden. When that happens, the production focus has to move to a certain part: in this case, Intel obviously goes with the option that has a higher chance, the result they prefer to increase production of the Z370 chipset: even with the feature-set enhancement, and, has a higher margin.
This is why future H310 chipset choices will be severely limited to motherboard manufacturers including to consumers. The motherboard manufacturers are now forced to use the Intel B360 chipset in a more "cost conscious" option, although some parts still carry higher costs. The result is that it prevents producers from reaching all the price points they have to stay ideal. Is it possible that we will see the mobo option could have a higher price?
Speculation has emerged after Intel stopped the supply of H310 because they prefer to make manufacturing process changes from 14 nm supply. Another thing that's possible is their delay in advancing up to 10 nm, a process Intel hopes to produce much better volumes.
However, all of these things can not be ascertained the truth, let alone there has been no official response from the Intel. We can all still be calm, especially for those who want affordable mobo options from Intel's official partners. There are many very promising options, including in the price affairs.
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