if the new batch sandy bridge using with old chipset of mobo...
still there a problems right with the sata port?

ouch, i wish Ivy bridge will come next month, soo 2500k will be sold at lowered price.. 

2500k is one of the top sellers (if not their top K series seller), they will not discontinue it unless there was a 2550k. Even so, they may not discontinue 2500k unless there's a cost benefit to push a different cpu.

budget   ,  Corsair H100 cost more than > RM 400 and Noctua NH-D14 , I think too big to fit into the casing.

@Boldnut

Is it possible intel will release another stepping for IB? When will it be do you think?

90c are really warm. Trust me... I oc'ed my Phenom and when it's 90c, the air are warm. The main reason I still not buy SB is due to the temp issue. Unless, it's proven IB really have temp issue, then I'll go for SB. Just wait and patient.

sorry if this has been asked before but guys, is it really necessary to run Prime95 for 8 hours? It has been running almost to 2hours now and so far no errors and can i just assume my newly-OCed clock stable?

My setting's currently @4.2GHz 1.152Vcore (offset -0.065V). And any advices on improvement of my setting?

Thanks in advance all sifus here. 

Hey, anyone know whether the spacing of the screw holes in socket 1155 is the same with spacing in socket 775? Like the holes for aftermarket HSF.

Hi, I hope that some sifu here can shed some light on my confusion I have.

Currently Im using i7 1st gen (860). Im a heavy gamers, and I think my current proc and mobo are bottlenecking my PC. So i was thinking upgrading my PC, when it come to processor, Intel i7 3770 and 3770K I have confusion.

I know that 3770K can OC more, but I dont usually OC my hardware (it just dont worth sacrificing my hardware lifespan for OC) it has less security (No intel TXT, Intel VT-d, Intel vPro). TBH I dont know if these Intel TXT, VT-d, vPro actually works for me. I do like more security on my PC to prevent intrusion. I dont like format my PC often, coz every time I format it took very loooooong time to install all things back.

My question is

1. Does the 3770k worth sacrificing the security for  speed?
2. Does this Intel TXT, vPro, VT-d, Intel SIPP really help boosting security on home PC?

IN my own opinion, I put security over speed, by buying a high end processor you already realise that the speed is more than enough for any games and software. That is what I think, what will you guys think if you guys are in my shoe??

Heat does shorten the lifespan to be exact. PLus it lowered the value of reselling the proc if you hardcore OC them.

Some ppl just prefer speed over their lifespan hardware. Its not that rare anyway