Haswell - E

scotsdragon · 4 May 2013 at 16:48

For those who have LGA 2011 motherboards already, however, there comes some bad news: the same unnamed source claims that the new Haswell E chips will require a brand-new chipset dubbed X99, meaning it is unlikely to be compatible with existing X79-based LGA 2011 motherboards.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2013/02/28/intel-haswell-e/1

damn i was thinking i may get an x79 board in a couple of months its hard to plan ahead when haswell and haswell - e facts are thin on the ground

smilertoo · 4 May 2013 at 16:50

I think thats the whole point, intel want users to have to buy as many things as possible.

scotsdragon · 4 May 2013 at 16:57

I think they arent saying to much as they dont want to be stuck with a lot of surplus ofthe chips they have

tbh · 4 May 2013 at 17:04

Seeing as how the latest leaked roadmaps have Haswell-E down for a 1H 2015 release it's not something we'll have to worry about for a good while yet.

Yaayuh! · 4 May 2013 at 17:24

scotsdragon said:
For those who have LGA 2011 motherboards already, however, there comes some bad news: the same unnamed source claims that the new Haswell E chips will require a brand-new chipset dubbed X99, meaning it is unlikely to be compatible with existing X79-based LGA 2011 motherboards.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2013/02/28/intel-haswell-e/1

damn i was thinking i may get an x79 board in a couple of months its hard to plan ahead when haswell and haswell - e facts are thin on the ground

That was pretty much going to be the case and should have been expected :confused:

Ivy-E isn't out for X79 yet.

Kaapstad · 4 May 2013 at 17:32

I expect the successor to Haswell - E to use an entirely different mobo to X99 but now we are so far in the future it is unimportant.

alex_123_fra · 4 May 2013 at 18:59

I very much doubt you will see Haswell E in 2013.

8 Pack · 4 May 2013 at 20:03

We wont see Haswell E in 2013!!

Akagi · 4 May 2013 at 21:27

I recon that article is full of BS.

ubersonic · 4 May 2013 at 21:59

acme15 said:
I recon that article is full of ****.

As its from Febuary and basically a load of made up rubbish, I agree

scotsdragon · 5 May 2013 at 14:29

Ahwell we all make mistakes its just mines more public lol

8 Pack · 5 May 2013 at 14:39

Dont worry mate. Bring what you have to the forum. Its all interesting and sparks discussion no matter what source.

edgedemon · 5 May 2013 at 14:56

Was haswell-E ever meant to be socket 2011? The whole reason I bought a 3930k in the first place was because it gave me an upgrade to Ivy-E, I don't recall ever seeing anything stating that I could get the generation after on X79.
This is fine by me, can't really expect an intel chipset to last more than 2 gen these days

Orcvader · 5 May 2013 at 15:45

Considering Haswell needs a new socket, it makes sense to me that Haswell-E would require a new one too.

Besides, the high end platform is trailing behind compared to the mid range platform... considering IB-E is still not released yet...

beasty6 · 5 May 2013 at 17:49

If this is the case, is a x79 platform with a 3930k still worth buying?

alex_123_fra · 6 May 2013 at 20:49

beasty6 said:
If this is the case, is a x79 platform with a 3930k still worth buying?

Yes.

This has nothing to do with the fact that Ivybridge E is coming out and will be on the X79 chipset. Hence you will be able to upgrade to one of the new Ivy-E chips when they come out if you are on X79.

illuz · 6 May 2013 at 20:57

The 3930k will keep you going for years

Mr. May · 6 May 2013 at 21:17

beasty6 said:
If this is the case, is a x79 platform with a 3930k still worth buying?

yes as it hex core vs a quad core

Boomstick777 · 7 May 2013 at 10:21

beasty6 said:
If this is the case, is a x79 platform with a 3930k still worth buying?

Yes, 3930k is a beast, then throw in a 4930k in the future and could probably ride that all the way to Broadwell -E / Skylake -E

Yaayuh! · 9 May 2013 at 09:59

edgedemon said:
Was haswell-E ever meant to be socket 2011?

Nope. It's like saying "Hey guys, sorry to break it to you but you won't be able to run 4K over HDMI 1.3". Lol.