Hi guys, the title is a bit misleading, I could not formulate it better in a line I am sorry.
I DO know that unlocked means that basically the CPU multiplier is well... unlocked. But I know it only on a very, VERY amateur like level.
I have always been under the impression that a CPU was by default locked if you will, and that with additional effort, had to be unlocked. But now I read a few things that make me think otherwise.
So my question is, is there any additional effort required to unlock a CPU by the manufacturer?
Say the 3570 and 3570k. Does it need more effort from INTEL to unlock that chip, or do they just decided to lock some and unlock others. If so, then why would they not unlock all? What advantage could there be in having a locked CPU?
Again, I would understand if it took more effort to make an unlocked version, as these who are not interested in OC/ing would save money, but if it does not require more effort, why even make locked once?
I DO know that unlocked means that basically the CPU multiplier is well... unlocked. But I know it only on a very, VERY amateur like level.
I have always been under the impression that a CPU was by default locked if you will, and that with additional effort, had to be unlocked. But now I read a few things that make me think otherwise.
So my question is, is there any additional effort required to unlock a CPU by the manufacturer?
Say the 3570 and 3570k. Does it need more effort from INTEL to unlock that chip, or do they just decided to lock some and unlock others. If so, then why would they not unlock all? What advantage could there be in having a locked CPU?
Again, I would understand if it took more effort to make an unlocked version, as these who are not interested in OC/ing would save money, but if it does not require more effort, why even make locked once?