(VRZ)Intel cuts desktop IB CPU pricing ahead of launch

apoppin · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:36 am

grstanford wrote:

That's the promise, who knows if it will actually work?

I had the choice of taking the Asrock motherboard I have now, without PCI-e 3 support or waiting several days for stock of the same board but with PCI-e3 support built on, like yours. I chose to get take the non PCI-e one. I've been building computers way too long to take claims of future compatibility very seriously particularly when the part concerned has no control over said compatibility.

Probably .. but when? ,,, and i'd like it NOW

i bought my MB to review my Core i3-2105; it was the cheapest and most full-featured MB at the time that i could find. i'll probably sell it if i get a series 7 MB

Is that BioStar MB decent?

Ocre · **Joined:** Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:22 am **Posts:** 2110

Keysplayr wrote:

Z68 socket 1155 boards could support IVB? Or not?

YESSS!!! My mobo is the P8Z68-V/Gen3

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/sho ... d-PCIe-3.0

Other than a few shaved watts at stock i dont think you will have much reason to upgrade. I dont expect much increase in CPU performance from SB to IB. I think you will be just fine if you already have a K series. IB is more focused on igp and power savings.

apoppin · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:09 am

My only SB CPU is i3-2105 .. it's nice but i will be looking forward to running an IB Quad/series 7 as my flagship benching platform.
:good:

i will hear no more unfounded criticism of my i7-920 at 4.2GHz
:hello:

grstanford · **Joined:** Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:19 am **Posts:** 4960

I'd go for something better than Biostar myself.

Nsavop · **Joined:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:05 am **Posts:** 320

Is it possible that only z68 gen 3 motherboards will support ivy bridge and 2nd generation z68 motherboards like mine get the shaft? Has there been anything out of intel on which mobo's will get support or is it up to the MB manufacturer?

grstanford · **Joined:** Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:19 am **Posts:** 4960

No, all socket 1155 boards should be able to run Ivy Bridge, but the vast majority will not let you use PCI-e 3. Not really an issue at the moment IMO. In a year or two, it will be.

Nsavop · **Joined:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:05 am **Posts:** 320

jaydip · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:26 am

Yeah same here.What about this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813131837

grstanford · **Joined:** Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:19 am **Posts:** 4960

Looks good for the price. hard to go wrong with ASUS.

apoppin · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:43 am

jaydip wrote:

Yeah same here.What about this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813131837

EDIT:

oops .. it is x16 = x8/x8/x4

After shipping costs are considered, it is about $12 more than the ASUS. But would i have it on Tuesday?

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