We expecting any new CPU and Boards soon?

[gooseuk]

Hello, my nephew is looking at a pc build his very first one. And my sister is asking me to look into it for an xmas gift.

Just asking are we due very soon the new Intel cpus and boards ?

If so when if any one knows.

Thanks all that reply.

 

[DragonQ]

Not before Christmas. Zen and Kaby Lake won't be available until Q1 2017.

 

[gooseuk]

Thanks for that man. Thought id check just in case. Tough choice for the little mans gift haa.

 

[AllBodies]

Indeed, not before xmas.

Intel Kaby Lake should launch at CES in January, and AMD Zen is probably March as far as we know.

Although depending on the price range, Intel may not launch the cheaper i3's immediately. It'll likely be the i5's and i7's in January.

 

[Caracus2k]

Monies on the '200' series 'Union Point' boards being the next release as samples are already starting to pop up. As stated January 2017 looks good for a release date. Don't expect a 7700K (or other Kabylake CPU's) to offer much over their Skylake counterparts.


Main benefit of 200 series board will be likely compatible with upcoming CPU's with good likelihood of first 'consumer' hex cores being compatible.

 

[gooseuk]

Thanks for the info guys. My sister is defo looking to buy it for this year so well annoying lol.

See what i can build when all the deals start to come in next week.

Thanks for the info guys. Appreciate it a lot

 

[IvanDobskey]

It's going to be January unfortunately