# In an utterly pointless-seeming move, Intel just published a patent for RGB-lit CPUs, which makes no sense for a component that's always covered by something

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/desktop-pc/in-an-utterly-pointless-seeming-move-intel-just-published-a-patent-for-rgb-lit-cpus-which-makes-no-sense-for-a-component-thats-always-covered-by-something/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abea51dd2797955a3f6335a)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #intel
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6abea51dd2797955a3f6335a

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