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It isn't simply the dual boards. I base this upon discussions with Bob Dyl, one of the more respected HSF reviewers around. He speaks directly with the likes of Swiftech, Thermalright, etc., and all have been told that the future socket designs will not incorporate holes around the socket.
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What future would that be? Current Kt333 boards are still in their prime and will be so into fall (with holes). And beyond that?
Hammer launches in Q4. Socket A will probably be EOLed in a year or so, with everyone in their right mind using Hammer (which does use holes) or the P4 (which also has them) well before then.
Seems to me the future that lacks holes consists of dirt cheap integrated boards for people who aren't willing to pay the extra few bucks for a hammer system. Even those would be quickly phased out in all but the very low end.
Exactly how many watercooled Gateway customers do you think are out there?