*ahem* don't out topic till AMD oooo.... xD"
So any confirmed date that they'll release this mid-range socket?
My friend just purchased Core i5 760 recently and got so upset cause it'll outdated next year and plan to get AMD cause of the unchanged socket for unforeseen future, should he keep it? 0.=;;

Sigh I just got my i7 950 2 months ago. Now obsolete again. hahaha

wow
gay become a assasin


http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/motherboa...n-motherboard/1

Hi guys, need your help this time. I just bought myself an I5 2500K. However, i still haven't buy a motherboard yet coz i dunno which one to pick.I dun wan regret later since P67 boards are so freakin expensive. I'm aiming to run 4.5ghz 24/7 settings. I've shortlisted a few mobo in my mind and yet i've difficulty on choosing the one.Please dont suggest me MSI mobo, i had a bad experience with them during my pentium 4 days.

Gigabyte P67-UD3
Asus P8P67

I dun need many features of the mobo, just need it to have good OC capabilties and the EFI bios is not important for me (i'm not going to meddle with it everyday ). I only need to operate 1 GC with the mobo, SLI /CFX capability is just optional. The motherboard must have enough clearance for my Xigmatek S1283 cooler. Btw, any shop in LYP sells the crossbow kit for it (for LGA1156)?? (the bolt-on kit, instead of using intel push-pin)

Please advise on the pros and cons of both the motherboards. I only noe the asus has 12 digital power phase but i cant find any info abt the gigabyte one.

actually can anyone tell me the speed or any difference in using the core-i7 and the sandybridge core-i7 speed.

I think the result is based on highly multithreading test such as video encoding. I yearn to see performance on gaming.
BUT! That's comparing to i7-950 or 980x

if sandybridge 2600K eats 980x and 950 snack for lunch, I can only pray for Bulldozer if there is any miracle.



http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264693

Nope.
Unless you're a hardcore benchmarker... really, 1333mhz modules are more than fast enough.

Theres a really nice deal on Viewnet now where Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2x4GB) 1333mhz CL9 for only RM390+.

Got my system 2 days back.  A mix and match of my old gears and new gears.

Will try to use the OC guideline listed earlier to OC tomorrow.  Right now busy installing software and update windows.  8GB of ram sure is nice, lucky i go for more ram rather than faster rams.  8GB of rams cost me less than RM260!!!

im my life...
im never do O-clock...
better take without K right...
but for future...
which is better K or without???

That's the risk with being an early adopter. I just wish they would be more specific about this problem, will this affect the health of the devices connected to the SATA ports, etc?

:{

finally ASUS announced it!!!
hopefully, they do as wat they promise here in malaysia, i really dun wan to stuck with a faulty design chips >< reliability is really my main concern

I just saw the news today, and my heart sank, as i gotten my Gigabyte H67 board when they launched Sandy Bridge to replace my PII rig.
Anyone knows where can i get my Gigabyte board replaced?

Q: What models have been affect by this issue?

A: All GIGABYTE P67/H67/P65/PH67 chipset motherboards with B2 stepping 6 series chipsets are effected. All other GIGABYTE models based on other chipsets are not affected, and GIGABTYE continues to be committed to the highest product and service quality standards.

Q: What action should I take if I have already purchased a GIGABYTE 6 series motherboard?

A: Firstly, please determine your computer setup. No action will be needed if you only use the SATA 3 ports. If you are using the SATA2 ports, then there are possibilities that the device’s performance will decrease after a period of usage. To ensure the highest standard of customer support & services, GIGABYTE recommends that all customers who purchased GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards contact their local dealer (retail store where you purchased the motherboard) at the end of April for a motherboard exchange. GIGABYTE will provide an equivalent new motherboard replacement.

Q: What is the GIGABYTE swap policy for GIGABYTE 6series motherboards?

A: GIGABYTE will provide a replacement motherboard with the new 6 series chipset onboard at the end of April in order to reduce any inconvenience to our customers who are affected by this issue.

Q: What is the SOP for GIGABYTE 6 series motherboard exchange?

A: At the end of April please take your 6 series motherboard to the same store where you originally purchased it. If the product is not available at that time, please leave the series number and your personal contact details with the store and wait for further notice.

Q: When will the replacement be available?

A: According to Intel’s production plan, the 6 series B3 stepping chipset will be available by April, 2011. GIGABYTE will produce and ship replacement motherboards according to Intel’s chipset shipping schedule.


Q: For further information or enquiries regarding GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards, please contact your local distributor or visit the GIGABYTE website at http://www.gigabyte.com/.

Thanks for the info. I gotten the rig back on 9th Jan, one of the first few adopters, and have been happily using the rig till now. So far there are no response or words on how do we go about getting the replacement locally in Malaysia, no words from Gigabyte M'sia or its distributor (if any). Do we head back to the same shop where we purchased the board? Heading back to the shop means business distruption to replace the board, thus not many vendors will be happy about it. Or will there be a centralised point to perform the replacement?
I posted the question to Gigabyte Malaysia FB, but unfortunately i believe most are on leave due to CNY now, thus no response from them.

Intel long time ago already discovered the flaw.

the conspiracy!!
They put a worm in P67 to collect data from your HDD...
then they make a recall...total win!
All our secrets and HD collection will be theirs!!