Intel pulls-in launch of Core i7 Extreme ‘Haswell-E’ 5000 to Q2

[Boomstick777]

Intel Corp. has decided to speed up introduction of its next-generation microprocessors and platforms designed for enthusiasts who demand maximum performance. The new Core i7 Extreme “Haswell-E” chips along with Intel X99-based mainboards will be introduced at Computex Taipei 2014 in early June, several months before planned originally, according to sources with knowledge of Intel’s plans.

http://www.kitguru.net/components/c...-core-i7-extreme-haswell-e-5000-series-to-q2/

 

[Boomstick777]

 

[Boomstick777]

June no and no!!!

In your face Mr 8 Pack

 

[Nutella33]

isnt that just referencing the exact same sources/rumour mill as the wccf link?

 

[jimbaw]

Looks like I'll be waiting another few months for my upgrade!

 

[Boomstick777]

isnt that just referencing the exact same sources/rumour mill as the wccf link?

Most consider wccf about as reliable as public transport..

Kitguru is a bit more legit.

 

[Krisali]

 

[Nutella33]

Most consider wccf about as reliable as public transport..

Kitguru is a bit more legit.

but its using the same "ticket tape". the only part that is kitguru is the bottom addition which just says "it would be weird if this was true"

 

[cwgk91]

It seems strange that a large company would change its plans based on what the consumers want

but if it brings forward next generation hardware then I'm looking forward to it, even if Im not going to invest... however tempting it may be

 

[Boomstick777]

but its using the same "ticket tape". the only part that is kitguru is the bottom addition which just says "it would be weird if this was true"

Lol, hopefully it is true. The sooner the better. Only 3 and a bit months to wait

 

[Dave2150]

Finally, a worthwhile upgrade to my I7 920 from december 2008

 

[Boomstick777]

Finally, a worthwhile upgrade to my I7 920 from december 2008

It only took 6 years

 

[Morfinel]

Old cpu + extreme logo = expensive & 5% performance increase

P.S
Before people stone me, looking at price/performance it will be double the price and I doubt you will get double the performance

 

[malachi]

It seems strange that a large company would change its plans based on what the consumers want

And what will Intel do.....give minimal performance with a high price tag which doesn't justify in real time, only pointless benchmarks for ego boost.

 

[Boomstick777]

Old cpu + extreme logo = expensive & 5% performance increase

P.S
Before people stone me, looking at price/performance it will be double the price and I doubt you will get double the performance

Even so that's still 5% more performance than AMD make between generations.

At least Intel still make CPU's targeted for enthusiasts and benchers. Imagine how dull it would be if they just gave it up and focused on APU's as well.

If you want gaming / media PC than Intel also have a mainstream line of CPU's. Have you read about the 4670K / 4770K. Performance VS price is very reasonable. Just get one of those if you can't afford a Haswell -E.

 

[Silent_Scone]

I still don't think it's June...lol.

On the other hand, if it is...I'll be wrapping my mitts around some 3000Mhz RAM, mobo and 8 core chip.

Just need EK to get their **** together quick enough .


What's that? No I don't need it but do I care.

 

[GiraffePencils]

God I want it......I don't even know why

 

[~Mike~]

I wonder if this might mean Skylake will be launched earlier than expected?

 

[alex_123_fra]

Finally, a worthwhile upgrade to my I7 920 from december 2008

Really? Depends what you mean and what you use it for. For certain applications and tasks, there has been a massive upgrade to your i7 920 from Q3 2010 - i.e. the Gulftown 6-core CPUs (Q1 2010 for the 980x). Then the Sandy-E and Ivy-E 6-core CPUs (from Q4 2011 for the former).

If you didn't mean that sort of upgrade for applications utilising all the cores and threads well, then I fail to see how Haswell-E will benefit you any more than a current Haswell.