EPTSandy Bridge to be released jan 9th - Page 7
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
Actually, I'd rather get a SSD. I've heard it's tons better. Wait. Keyboard first. Agh. Too many things to upgrade. | ||
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BlueBird.
United States3889 Posts
On January 06 2011 17:51 Womwomwom wrote: Appears the motherboard not to get is Gigabyte as they're the only motherboard designer to not implement some form of EFI at all. Looking around, looks like MSI and Asus currently have the strongest offerings, with Asus being the only ones implementing the benefits of EFI in any sort of meaningful way. does this matter at all to the average user? I have a gigabyte in my cart at newegg right now.. just wondering | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On January 09 2011 15:31 BraveGhost wrote: does this matter at all to the average user? I have a gigabyte in my cart at newegg right now.. just wondering Well EFI not only brings the mouse support in the BIOS but it enables you to boot from HDDs bigger than 2tb. It's a nice feature to have but not necessary unless you plan on spending everyday in the BIOS. I'd expect Gigabyte to have EFI in a few months. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
http://hardocp.com/article/2011/01/03/msi_p67agd65_lga1155_chipset_motherboard_review/2 EFI interface is likely to be more intuitive then a regular bios boot up. | ||
Womwomwom
5930 Posts
The motherboards are the same prices, there isn't any reason to pick an "obsolete" product when the others aren't really any more expensive. | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
(cad prices) | ||
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holynorth
United States590 Posts
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
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mav451
United States1596 Posts
http://www.microcenter.com/storefronts/powerspec/index.html You are basically getting $30, $40, $30 savings over Newegg mobo prices. So I would actually suggest buying both CPU/Mobo at MC if you can. Normally I've only bought CPUs there (e.g. e8400 launch, i5 750 launch), but these combos are ridiculous. So looking at say the Gigabyte bundle, that's easily $80 savings over Newegg when you combine CPU and mobo savings, +/- with your local tax rates. However, I would consider MC a "same-day shipping", since you are basically walking out with it ready to build. And, obviously, should a return/exchange be required, you have the convenience of a B&M. | ||
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Toobz
United States88 Posts
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Mindcrime
United States6899 Posts
On January 09 2011 15:26 Blisse wrote: When it comes out and Phenoms drop, I'll buy a Thuban or 975. :D why a 975? When it comes out, there will still be cheaper denebs capable of the same clock rates. | ||
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IMVU
United States47 Posts
On January 10 2011 07:56 Toobz wrote: So jealous of people who live near a MC... I live near MC but still couldn't get one on the 9th. I reserved it online, but I guess others reserved it before me. I had to backorder a 2600k D: Unsure when it'll arrive though | ||
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IPS.ZeRo
Germany1142 Posts
Hopefully it will arrive until the weekend, but not sure if the shops are fast enough. Really looking forward to that  | ||
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Anobix
United States3 Posts
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Nuttyguy
United Kingdom1526 Posts
http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&limit=10&store=2&cat=22&subcat=3333 and we just got a boost in VAT -_- getting a new MOBO would be nice though since ivy bridge are gonna use the same socket. | ||
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bmml
United Kingdom962 Posts
On January 11 2011 01:54 Nuttyguy wrote: lucky people, paying in USD, http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page=1&limit=10&store=2&cat=22&subcat=3333 and we just got a boost in VAT -_- getting a new MOBO would be nice though since ivy bridge are gonna use the same socket. www.scan.co.uk prices seem slightly better, but yeah  .Ordered my mobo/cpu/ram today, hopefully it'll get here by Wednesday! | ||
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aidnai
United States1159 Posts
Anyone have one of the new processors yet? done any tests, have any 'testimonials'? | ||
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intrudor
Canada446 Posts
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TBO
Germany1350 Posts
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