Some info on Sandy Bridge-E & X79 Chipset

[stulid]

Sandy Bridge-E CPU Feature Overview
Up to 6 cores and 12 threads
32-KB instruction and 32-KB data L1 cache per core
256-KB shared instruction/data L2 cache per core
Up to 15 MB L3 cache (up to 2.5 MB per core) shared among all cores
Up to 40 PCIe Gen 3 Lanes (2x16 & 1x8)
4 lanes of DMI2/PCI Express 2.0 interface
4 Channels DDR3-1600 (1 DIMM per Channel)
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 (thermal control is the only limiter)
130W TDP
LGA2011 Socket
Sandy Bridge-E comes in 3 SKUs :
Sandy Bridge Extreme Edition : 6 cores / 12 threads, 3.3GHz clock, 15MB L3 cache (2.5MB per core), Max. OC
Sandy Bridge E : 6 cores / 12 threads, 3.2GHz clock, 12MB L3 cache (2MB per core), Max. OC
Sandy Bridge E : 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.6GHz clock, 10MB L3 cache (2.5MB per core), Limited OC

Intel X79 Express Chipset (Patsburg-HEDT) Overview
10 SATA 6Gbps ports with SAS capability
4 SATA 3Gps ports
PCIe 3.0 x4 uplink for dedicated storage bandwidth
8 PCIe 2.0 lanes
14 USB 2.0 ports
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet MAC (Lewisville PHY)
Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0
SAS RAID support (0/1/10)
SAS Expander support
SATA RAID support (0/1/10/5)
Write Journaling
Open Source Linux support
100MHz BCLK
Supports processor, memory and chipset overclocking
Supports Intel Extreme Tuning Utility 3.0 (XTU)
8-layer PCB, 2oz copper recommended

More info here - http://vr-zone.com/articles/makers-...rds-at-computex-2011/12011.html#ixzz1L8dfo6U1

 

[as905]

forget about Bulldozer,i will wait for this.

Sandy Bridge E : 6 cores / 12 threads, 3.2GHz clock, 12MB L3 cache (2MB per core), Max. OC

 

[pob9]

time to start saving im due an upgrade

 

[Kaeo]

Looks awesome, thanks for the info.

 

[Ben Harrison]

Thanks for the info.

Looks like I might be waiting for the quad core SB-E then... shame about the "limited OC," but I probably wouldn't want to go higher than 4GHz 24/7 anyway.

 

[nightmare99]

I wonder if full oc means unlocked multi while limited oc means traditional bclk overclocking?

 

[R088ieS86]

No mention of USB 3.0 which is a little odd.

Was hoping that the X79 was going to overcome the bandwidth issues that cripple the USB 3.0 on the P67.

 

[1kiwi]

I wonder if full oc means unlocked multi while limited oc means traditional bclk overclocking?

This is what I want to know.

 

[Sem]

i thought this would have native usb 3

 

[Tweaker]

I dont get the big deal with USB 3, how many products really benefit from this in a typical non geek scenario.

 

[mothermachine]

I dont get the big deal with USB 3, how many products really benefit from this in a typical non geek scenario.

Not many, yet. but that's what people said about USB2. It's just a better standard and will pave the way for better gear. Makes a huge difference with external HDDs, for one example.

 

[chrisarm]

Wonder if the max OC is like the K sandybridge chips and the limited is like the standard sandybridge chips.

 

[AR81]

With this and Ivybridge coming it's definitely worth holding off an upgrade for a few more months yet.

I think I wait till BF3 is tested and approved before I upgrade

 

[nightmare99]

With this and Ivybridge coming it's definitely worth holding off an upgrade for a few more months yet.

It is not really a few months though is it? We wont see Sandybridge-E until Q4 and will not see Ivybridge until Jan next year.

 

[AR81]

It is not really a few months though is it? We wont see Sandybridge-E until Q4 and will not see Ivybridge until Jan next year.

I agree with that, obviously depends on what kind of rig you're running now and how bad you need the upgrade.

But if you're pocket is itching with over 1k to spend I'd wait.

 

[Krislord]

I dont get the big deal with USB 3, how many products really benefit from this in a typical non geek scenario.

If your motherboard lasts a few years you want one with USB 3 to avoid being left behind.

For those with USB 3 already, we need it to take off so accessories start supporting it.

USB hard drives benefit from it significantly. Also I'd love my iPhone to sync faster too.

 

[westylakey]

So S-E should come out about the time I will have money to upgrade

 

[Broken Hope]

I dont get the big deal with USB 3, how many products really benefit from this in a typical non geek scenario.

My USB 3 external HDD is much, much faster than a USB 2 one, it doesn't have to be a geek scenario at all.

 

[Krislord]

My USB 3 external HDD is much, much faster than a USB 2 one, it doesn't have to be a geek scenario at all.

Off topic, but how fast exactly? i've got a USB 3 external caddy and wondering how fast it compares to a true USB 3 drive. Mine is a 3.5" caddy for comparisons.

 

[Sem]

I dont get the big deal with USB 3, how many products really benefit from this in a typical non geek scenario.

there are loads of usb3 pen drives and hdd docks/external drives available that would benefit anyone that uses them