Expected UK availability date for Sandy Bridge

[noobybooby]

Hi,

I've been looking to buy a new machine for the last few months, and decided to wait for Sandy Bridge (i5-2500).

My current (and only) machine is on its last legs. Recently it has started to refuse to boot up normally, and only works in Safe Mode. So I'm becoming quite desperate to get a new machine.

I've seen the information stating that Sandy Bridge will be released on 9th Jan (http://www.guruht.com/2010/11/intel-sandy-bridge-release-date-and.html). However my question is, if that information is correct, then when am I, a UK consumer, going to be able to get my hands on it? A couple of weeks later, or a couple of months? What is the usual timescale for Intel roll outs post-release date?

Also, will the new 1155 mobos be available in the UK on the same day/week as the CPUs? It would be pretty silly if they weren't.

 

[noobybooby]

Well it should be noted ...

Thanks for the swift reply. Suprised anyone could be so coherent at 3am!

Glad to hear that CPUs and mobos are likely to be ready soon after launch. Yes, I could wait a week or so to check the reviews on prospective mobos before purchasing. I just didn't want it to be 2 months or something (using safe mode is a real PITA).

Re. getting K version of the CPU - I know people say its strongly recommended but I honestly have no plans to ever overclock, so it would be pretty pointless for me. Only advantage to me I can think of is that it might improve resale value.