which socket is best for futureproofing?

[McstylisT]

I think many expected similar results from what we have come accustomed to seeing from the 920 D0.
The i5 750 is in Its first version of stepping and we have seen 4ghz stable from it in some cases. The voltage has to be a little higher but thats how it goes. Still a kick ass little CPU. Well worth a second look.

McT

 

[EvilOne]

Hi all, ok so 1366, 1156 and am3.
If i want my mobo to last as long as it possibly can, then which socket should i go for?

1366 - Intel's flagship, best at the current moment, but will be replaced with a new socket sooner then later.

1156 - Intel's new mainstream setup, with the new gen graphics cards and the limit of 16xPCIE channels (2x8 in xfire/sli) this platform could become gpu limited in the futrue.

am3 - Slightly slower clock4clock then intel's but this socket is going to be around a long long time, and even when it does get replaced it should still support some new stuff (like am2 boards supported some phenom2 AM3 chips).

If your updating once, and keeping it a while go 1366, if you can replace every 18 months go 1156, if you need a long term platform with small updates go AM3.

 

[Admiral Huddy]

No socket is futureproof..

This.

To be honest, unless your changing CPUs every other month it shouldn't be a problem what ever line you go down. I have only ever upgraded just a CPU only once (AMD 2500+ AMD 3200+) using an exsisting mobo and RAM set-up.

If you are in a habit of changing so frequently then you have to ask yourself why and the performance over costs for doing so?

I myself, stick to a two year upgrade path on my CPU. By the time that comes round, there's normally a new CPU with a completely difference architecture and socket type anyway, so it does normally involve new a new mobo and RAM but once done, that's me done for a few more years... I buy what is best at that time because it's right for me and my wallet. I tend not to look at what's round the corner becuase if I did, I'd never upgrade. However, if Intel decide to bring a new Super powered CPU that's compatible with my existing set-up and it's of major benefit then that's great but I won't beat myself up about it if it doesn't.

 

[PwnDirect]

If your updating once, and keeping it a while go 1366, if you can replace every 18 months go 1156, if you need a long term platform with small updates go AM3.

+1 agree with this breakdown

 

[Nocky24]

Sums up the current situation very well +1

 

[ac1d1ty]

No socket is futureproof.
It's not just the socket you need to worry about it is also the chipset.

For example there are millions of boards out there with socket 775.
How many of them can take 45nm quads ?

Sure the later ones can but what if your board is a few years old.
Many were produced in the P4 era.
Just because a CPU physically fits in a socket doesn't mean it's going to work.

Looking at what is currently available 1366 would appear to have the most life expectancy.
Doesn't mean that you can buy a board with a 1366 socket now and expect to keep on upgrading the CPU though.
At some point the chipset will become a limitation, as will the voltage regulation circuitry.

*cough* ripof 680i chipset *cough*

 

[tuppers360]

According to another thread that I cant find at the mo! prob cos my glasses are at work says 1156 ends 2011 or something like that!

 

[LittleChimp]

1366 - Intel's flagship, best at the current moment, but will be replaced with a new socket sooner then later.

1156 - Intel's new mainstream setup, with the new gen graphics cards and the limit of 16xPCIE channels (2x8 in xfire/sli) this platform could become gpu limited in the futrue.

am3 - Slightly slower clock4clock then intel's but this socket is going to be around a long long time, and even when it does get replaced it should still support some new stuff (like am2 boards supported some phenom2 AM3 chips).

If your updating once, and keeping it a while go 1366, if you can replace every 18 months go 1156, if you need a long term platform with small updates go AM3.

Excellent analogy couldnt put it better.