Vista - core i7 compatible with mobo?

**chilloh** · 08-12-2008

ok so intel is bringing the new core i7 cpu. but must we buy new mobo's to used them or are the compatible with the current mobo's????

**Fumz** · 08-12-2008

All new socket; all new chipset. It's going to use DDR3. They're also doing something very different with respect to memory. Instead of two channels, there are 3.
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...ont_tell_intel

**chilloh** · 08-12-2008

and how many cores is there going to be? and can you pleas tell me the difference between the current-gen intel cpu's and the i7?

**Fumz** · 08-12-2008

Either four or eight cores. Until the chip is readily available for testing, motherboard makers produce solid boards and memory manufacturers start making triple-channel kits, nobody can say with certainty exactly how it will perform, but from what little we've seen so far, it's going to crush current gen cpus.

**chilloh** · 08-12-2008

I am planning to upgrade my pc so that's why i'm asking these questions.
are there mobo's i7 compitable available now???

**Fumz** · 08-12-2008

The chips are going to be released at the end of the year... not exactly definitive, so I wouldn't hold my breath. It would be wise to also wait for a few chipsets to be released so you can compare them.

Of course, all this flashy new hardware is going to cost an insane amount of money, so unless you've got an employer willing to foot the bill because all that cpu strength fills a need, then I'd wait until prices are palatable. It would not be smart to jump on this if your primary task is gaming.

**johngalt** · 08-12-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Fumz

All new socket; all new chipset. It's going to use DDR3. They're also doing something very different with respect to memory. Instead of two channels, there are 3.
Exclusive: We Build the First Nehalem System. Don't Tell Intel! | Maximum PC

Quote: Originally Posted by chilloh

I am planning to upgrade my pc so that's why i'm asking these questions.
are there mobo's i7 compitable available now???

No, see the quotation above your quotation - all new chipset, all new socket - I think that in and of itself says there are not going ot be any i& boards out *yet*.

08-12-2008	#1 (permalink)
chilloh vista ultimate x64 85 posts	core i7 compatible with mobo? ok so intel is bringing the new core i7 cpu. but must we buy new mobo's to used them or are the compatible with the current mobo's????
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08-12-2008	#2 (permalink)
Fumz Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 878 posts	Re: core i7 compatible with mobo? All new socket; all new chipset. It's going to use DDR3. They're also doing something very different with respect to memory. Instead of two channels, there are 3. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...ont_tell_intel
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08-12-2008	#3 (permalink)
chilloh vista ultimate x64 85 posts	Re: core i7 compatible with mobo? and how many cores is there going to be? and can you pleas tell me the difference between the current-gen intel cpu's and the i7?
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08-12-2008	#4 (permalink)
Fumz Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 878 posts	Re: core i7 compatible with mobo? Either four or eight cores. Until the chip is readily available for testing, motherboard makers produce solid boards and memory manufacturers start making triple-channel kits, nobody can say with certainty exactly how it will perform, but from what little we've seen so far, it's going to crush current gen cpus.
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08-12-2008	#5 (permalink)
chilloh vista ultimate x64 85 posts	Re: core i7 compatible with mobo? I am planning to upgrade my pc so that's why i'm asking these questions. are there mobo's i7 compitable available now???
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08-12-2008	#6 (permalink)
Fumz Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 878 posts	Re: core i7 compatible with mobo? The chips are going to be released at the end of the year... not exactly definitive, so I wouldn't hold my breath. It would be wise to also wait for a few chipsets to be released so you can compare them. Of course, all this flashy new hardware is going to cost an insane amount of money, so unless you've got an employer willing to foot the bill because all that cpu strength fills a need, then I'd wait until prices are palatable. It would not be smart to jump on this if your primary task is gaming.
My System Specs

08-12-2008	#7 (permalink)
johngalt Vista Ultimate x64 MAK, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,848 posts	Re: core i7 compatible with mobo? Quote: Originally Posted by Fumz All new socket; all new chipset. It's going to use DDR3. They're also doing something very different with respect to memory. Instead of two channels, there are 3. Exclusive: We Build the First Nehalem System. Don't Tell Intel! \| Maximum PC Quote: Originally Posted by chilloh I am planning to upgrade my pc so that's why i'm asking these questions. are there mobo's i7 compitable available now??? No, see the quotation above your quotation - all new chipset, all new socket - I think that in and of itself says there are not going ot be any i& boards out yet.
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