[-iceblade^]

do we know?

is it likely that we'll be able to drop in a sandy bridge CPU into a PC running say a Rampage II GENE and have everything work all nice and dandy?

 

[kow_ciller]

X58
Supposedly.

 

[computeruler]

Isnt it supposed to come out in late 2010/ early 2011? Anyways, they have 8 core options, or so I hear, plus ubr fast stock speed, plus another year. And theres the integrated graphics core which might somehow need a new socket. Im not really sure. I doubt they are going to release an amazing cpu like that on the same socket. The i5 even has a different socket. I think
EDIT:
I think its going to be 1556 socket but need a new chipset.

 

[atokoy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kow_ciller X58 Supposedly.

says who?

 

[Raul-7]

Not sure, I'm pretty sure I saw benchmarks using the 6 core version over at XtremeSystems.org

Edit: http://pclab.pl/art39718.html

 

[computeruler]

Ya, how could it use x58 with its extra graphics core and all. That sounds to me like it needs some sort of new feature x58 doesnt have

 

[kow_ciller]

my bad, I was thinking of gulftown.
sandy bridge is supposed to use "gm57" or something like that. I saw a preview earlier but I cant remember where it was.

 

[Raul-7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kow_ciller my bad, I was thinking of gulftown. sandy bridge is supposed to use "gm57" or something like that. I saw a preview earlier but I cant remember where it was.

Me too. Ignore my post then.