Intel Haswell Refresh Processors Codenamed Devil’s Canyon – Launching in Mid 2014 With Unlocked Desi

smilertoo · 13 Apr 2014 at 03:21

I would upgrade my 4770k to x99 if i thought id get enough from my current setup to make the jump for under £400; i'm guessing the release of z97 will make the 87 motherboards next to worthless though.

Jamin280672 · 13 Apr 2014 at 04:56

Mark A said:
I am still on a q6600 build and was looking into upgrading soon. Would I be better off just waiting a little longer and going for a z97 and Haswell refresh? Ive waited this long, so a month or so more wont hurt. I'm a gamer and will have a dabble at overclocking, but not going for any records.

Will current ram still work ok with the new boards? I've just bought a set of the Kingston beast 8gb that was on offer.

Yes definitely wait. and yes Z97 will support your RAM, the first change to DDR4 will be X99 boards, but from what ive heard, DDR3 still works in those boards too.

shamus21 · 13 Apr 2014 at 07:38

Correct me if I am wrong but the X99 Chipset can do DDR3 and DDR4. It`s down to the manufacture which option they use on the motherboard.

gazzaa · 13 Apr 2014 at 08:57

was looking at getting a 4770k but might as well wait now

ZG002 · 13 Apr 2014 at 10:04

Same, was looking at a 4670k. Even if the refresh isn't worth it for me, I'm more likely to find a z87 and i5 2nd hand somewhere as people upgrade.

Jamin280672 · 13 Apr 2014 at 10:44

I will buy a new CPU, but will keep my 4770k as a back-up or make my Mrs a small machine out of it, I wont be changing the motherboard, only just brought it and paid £350 for it.

Martini1991 · 13 Apr 2014 at 10:47

I'm still going to go on record and say I expect the refresh to be compatible in its entirety CPU wise to be compatible with Z87.

For no other reason, than we always get scaremongering with Intel and it 9/10 times isn't the case.

Boomstick777 · 13 Apr 2014 at 12:53

Martini1991 said:
I'm still going to go on record and say I expect the refresh to be compatible in its entirety CPU wise to be compatible with Z87.

For no other reason, than we always get scaremongering with Intel and it 9/10 times isn't the case.

From what I've read the majority of Haswell refresh CPU's will be compatible with older 1150 motherboards, with only a few of the Devil's Canyon chips (For all features) and upcoming 'Broadwell 14nm' (Only work on Z97) needing Z97..

RavenXXX2 · 13 Apr 2014 at 13:09

My hero developed a fault and they have none in stock so getting a refund, no bad timing.

I hope Asus do a hero for Z97.

RetrogamerX · 13 Apr 2014 at 13:32

RavenXXX2 said:
My hero developed a fault and they have none in stock so getting a refund, no bad timing. I hope Asus do a hero for Z97.

Me too. I was going to upgrade to 4770k and heard refresh was coming, so held off, but thought asus hero board was very nice. Maybe Hero II for z97

RavenXXX2 · 13 Apr 2014 at 13:49

I can see a lot of bargain z87 mobos to be had once z97 hits, I mean who is going to want a socket that is dead. Yes broadwell might not be that exciting but it is another upgrade path.

setter · 13 Apr 2014 at 15:01

RavenXXX2 said:
I can see a lot of bargain z87 mobos to be had once z97 hits, I mean who is going to want a socket that is dead. Yes broadwell might not be that exciting but it is another upgrade path.

This tbh, shelled out quite a bit for the formula, not much to look forward to as far as updates.

Biz.Kid09 · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:26

Thinking of buying a new PC in the very near future, was initially looking at the 4820k/4770k,
I guess it's worth me waiting for this refresh?

rare · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:39

Might as well wait, its only going to be 100mhz faster stock but hopefully may have better temps, plus the few additional benefits from 9 series chipset. Wont be that long to wait any way I don't think

damov3 · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:48

I've been holding off for a few generations now so I WILL be upgrading

Born_2_Kill_83 · 14 Apr 2014 at 12:15

So without reading the whole thread whats the benifits of this Z97 refresh going to be over waiting a few more months for the X99?

Boomstick777 · 14 Apr 2014 at 13:21

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
So without reading the whole thread whats the benifits of this Z97 refresh going to be over waiting a few more months for the X99?

Get it sooner..

Cheaper CPU's. Broadwell 14nm support..

Apart from that X99 is the superior but more expensive chipset. DDR4 support, up to 8 cores. Broadwell -E support.

X99 is the one to go for imho. 8 Intel cores should last a long long time..

elrasho · 14 Apr 2014 at 15:57

I'm confused what the different between the Devil's Canyon and the Broadwell CPUs?

Is the Devil's Canyon a cut down version of a Broadwell CPU being released in a couple of weeks? Where as the Broadwell ones will be the full thing? How many cores will they have?

EDIT: Found the answer:

'Intel will this summer release a range of high-end CPUs designed to appeal to overclockers, as it attempts to reinvigorate the desktop PC market.

Aside from unveiling a "new" portable all-in-one reference design - which looks uncannily similar to a 2012 Sony VAIO - Intel is giving desktops another boost with several new special edition chips.

The strikingly named "Devil's Canyon" chip is an unlocked fourth-generation Core processor processor (based on the Haswell architecture) with "improved thermal interface and CPU packaging materials that are expected to enable significant enhancements to performance and overclocking capabilities", according to Intel.

Precise details of Devil's Canyon's expected performance are sparse. It will use the Series 9 chipset and be available in the second half of this year.

Around the same time, Intel will also launch the Pentium Anniversary Edition to celebrate the brand's 20th birthday. The chip will feature unlocked multipliers to allow overclockers to "increase the core and memory frequencies independently from the rest of the system", and it will support both the Series 8 and Series 9 chipsets.

Intel also revealed details of two new Extreme Edition Core i7 chips that will arrive in the second half of this year. These will be the first desktop platform to support DDR4 memory, with either eight or 16 cores and a new X99 chipset.

Finally, Intel teased a processor that's a little further down the roadmap: the fifth-generation Intel Core processor, codenamed Broadwell. The unlocked 14nm part will use the Series 9 chipset and will bring Iris Pro graphics on the desktop for the first time.' - PC Pro

Boomstick777 · 14 Apr 2014 at 21:24

Found myself looking for Z97 and X99 info..

Already have the upgrade itch..

Must be strong and try to resist lol.

Boomstick777 · 14 Apr 2014 at 21:33

Intel Starts Selling 'Haswell Refresh' Processors

Without any real fanfare Intel has now kicked off sales and shipments of processors part of 'Haswell Refresh' line. An official launch for the updated Haswell offering, complete with motherboards based on the 9 Series LGA1150 chipsets, is reportedly planned for next month but since the CPUs got the go-ahead you can expect them to reach stores shortly.

http://www.techpowerup.com/199861/intel-starts-selling-haswell-refresh-processors.html