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Intel i5 2500k on sale?

Which of the 4 motherboards is the pick of the bunch there? I never really know what to look for in a motherboard, as long as it has lots of SATA connections that's all I really know :(
 
given this is dual channel i guess that means we're back down to a realistic max of 8GB then? also there don't seem to be any 6-core models listed. seems like a step back in terms of raw speed and flexibility for the sake of a few extra features to me.
 
mothermachine said:
given this is dual channel i guess that means we're back down to a realistic max of 8GB then? also there don't seem to be any 6-core models listed. seems like a step back in terms of raw speed and flexibility for the sake of a few extra features to me.
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8GB dimms are pretty cheap now compared to what they were....

16GB really if you can 'cough up' the extra.
 
50x100 5Ghz (100mhz bus speed) but what about qpi link ? could be less than 2000mhz ?

Sandybridge is very interesting, I might look out for i7 2600K as these can do 5ghz with gtx260 graphic card, mega air cooler. But performance could less than i7 920d0 for gaming ?
 
bulldog147 said:
50x100 5Ghz (100mhz bus speed) but what about qpi link ? could be less than 2000mhz ?

Sandybridge is very interesting, I might look out for i7 2600K as these can do 5ghz with gtx260 graphic card, mega air cooler. But performance could less than i7 920d0 for gaming ?
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Jesus bulldog, I will personally prevent you from buying sandybridge until you upgrade that GFX card!
 
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