Intel overclocking friendly?

While next year's AMD biggest efforts will come for the workstation market, Intel is setting itself a [URL=http://www.digitimes.com/NewsShow/Article.asp?datePublish=2002/12/05&pages=04&seq=18]different target[/URL], trying to regain some lost share on the Enthusiast and Gamer markets; they need us of course, we represent a big chunk of the early adopters… The somewhat revamped P4 is doing great already, and this also sounds sweet:

According to sources, to enhance its competitiveness in the clone market, Intel has decided to allow users to adjust voltage and memory module transmission frequency on its own-brand Canterwood and Springdale boards, which are expected to be launched in the second quarter of 2003.

Speaking of which, both [URL=http://money.cnn.com/2002/12/05/technology/intel/index.htm]Intel[/URL] and AMD have announced better than expected sales for this 4th Quarter. Is this a hint of PC sales recovery? [URL=http://news.com.com/2100-1001-976295.html?tag=lh]IDG[/URL] think so, though I'm still a bit skeptical on what analysts have to say, don't blame me.