There's no denying that this is less than ideal - probs more cost effective or easier to manufacture the cpu if you do not have to worry about the pins in the process.
Avoids bent CPU pins too?
I don't suppose this brings a bit of hamorny for cpu kits (as in lga775 socket kits will be compatable with the new socket?)
Unfortunately this normally means more profit for the chip maker rather than better prices for us.
Any intel skt775 mach2 users - please post your experiences with this type of socket..... good, bad and mofo ugly.
Cheers
Mav