Intel has just revealed that it plans to call its upcoming chipset simply P55. It is quite logical, as P55 is covering the mid-range market and it is set to replace the quite successful P45.

Ibex peak, now P55, is there to support Lynnfield quad-core CPUs and we are quite sure that this one should support Havendale dual-core Nehalems with integrated IGP.

This should be intel's first single-chip chipset that will help take the cost down of the platform. The chipset supports socket 1160 and some technologies, including Intel Active Management Technology 6.0, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel Matrix Storage Technology and Intel Remote PC Assist Technology.

The chipset and this new cheaper Nehalem should be out in Q3 2009 with a wider availability in Q4 2009, so roughly a year from now.