Ouch, I should have read all this before buying my i5 setup.

Basically I decided to do more research after seeing my asus p7p55d-E has a foxconn socket and bracket (unlike what reviewers have said). Was trying to find out if foxconn have revised their socket so new foxconn is ok now or not, otherwise I think its very bad showing from the likes of asus and intel to continue to sell a problematic hardware platform. I compared my bracket to the pictures showed and it matches the bracket on the burned socket. This is on asus new 2nd gen p55 board.

However I take heart from the UK poster who pointed out that in the UK during the first 6 months the retailer has to prove end user fault to deny a waranty claim. So because of this will likely proceed with installing my i5. I plan to o/c but only on stock voltages. Also I did buy a 3rd party heatsick/fan but it seems now its reccomended to use the stock fan?