Colorful Weighs H81 Motherboard Production Revival
Colorful may resume limited production of Intel H81 chipset motherboards, driven by demand for affordable DDR3 systems amidst fluctuating RAM prices.
A report suggests that Colorful may resume limited production of motherboards utilizing the Intel H81 chipset. This potential move is attributed to a demand for affordable DDR3-compatible personal computers and servers, driven by current market conditions affecting RAM pricing.
Production Details and Timeline
The rumor, originating from a Channel Gate post highlighted by VideoCardz, indicates that Colorful plans to re-procure supplies for DDR3 motherboards. These supplies are anticipated to arrive soon, with production of new H81 chipset motherboards potentially commencing in early May. Production runs are expected to be very limited.
Targeting Specific Markets
The primary market for these motherboards is believed to be businesses seeking inexpensive office PCs, as budget models with DDR4 are becoming more costly. The server market is also a target, given the availability of large quantities of used DDR3 memory at low prices. Such systems would necessitate the use of older Intel CPUs, such as Haswell (Intel 4th-generation) processors, which are compatible with the H81 chipset.