Here’s a quick bit of overheard info for you – Intel’s replacement for its current high-end Core i7 CPU range will arrive in Q3 2011, so if you’re planning an LGA1366 upgrade now (perhaps with a Core-i7 930) then it’s still got plenty of life left in it.

All the currently available processors from Intel feature a black LGA Cover for protection, but Intel has decided to remove it soon in order to reduce the impact to the environment.

According to the information sources, Intel will stop shipping the LGA1366 and LGA771 processors with an LGA Cover starting from September 28th. However, the customers are expected to get parts with covers until the stocks are depleted.