1156 or 1366?

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IgoByte

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I decided to build a new machine and am shopping for parts right now. The question is 1156 or 1366.

What are your thoughts?

Newegg has a combo deal on the Asus P7P55D-E LX and Core i5-760 for $245 AR.
On the other hand, the ASUS Sabertooth X58 is $180 and the core i7-950 is $200 at MC.

The cost of the 1156 platform makes is more appealing. Is it worth getting the 1366?

I'm planning to run 16GB of RAM (4x4GB), most likely a single 1GB GTX 460 video card, an SSD (not sure which yet, holding out for possible deals) and several large SATA HDDs.
I don't need anything too exotic since I'm not much of a gamer, just a solid, fast and capable machine.
 
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Given that by the end of next year both will be replaced, if you are buying for future upgrades, it's better to hold off, if not, you're better going with the cheaper option since both will be running out of steam soon enough.
 
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If you are thinking of S1156 it may be worth waiting till January... when it will be replaced by S1155.
 
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PlasmaBomb said:
If you are thinking of S1156 it may be worth waiting till January... when it will be replaced by S1155.
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I don't know if it is. If I can get a good deal on a combo right now, I don't really see the point of waiting. In the computer world, there's always something better right around the corner.

Any details on the S1155?
 
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IgoByte said:
I don't know if it is. If I can get a good deal on a combo right now, I don't really see the point of waiting. In the computer world, there's always something better right around the corner.

Any details on the S1155?
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5% faster clock for clock, approx.


http://www.anandtech.com/show/3922/intels-sandy-bridge-architecture-exposed

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3871/the-sandy-bridge-preview-three-wins-in-a-row/4

They may also be faster in terms of raw clockspeed for the same price, so better value.

The main reason to wait would be if you plan to keep the system for a long time and hope to squeeze in some upgrades without having to get a new motherboard. If you do want to upgrade the CPU, you would really want to wait. If you plan to do a complete system overhaul when you next upgrade, then getting a Socket 1156 (and overclocking, ideally) would do you just as well and let you get stuff sooner rather than waiting.
 
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IgoByte said:
I don't know if it is. If I can get a good deal on a combo right now, I don't really see the point of waiting. In the computer world, there's always something better right around the corner.

Any details on the S1155?
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Your right as in there is always something new around the corner, but when 'around the corner' is under 7 weeks i think it's the perfect time to wait and jump onto a new platform.

One of the reasons i'm not waiting for socket 2011 is because it's 'around the corner', but we're talking over 6 months 'around the corner' and that's too long. In my case my ram (DDR2) has died and paying for overpriced DDR2 is just silly when i can buy a brand new platform in january.

If your current PC is still working i would say it's in your best interested to suck it up a few more weeks and then get on a socket with a future. You will be kicknig yourself if you don't do it!

This is the perfect time to just sit and wait out the upgrade itch and get right into the new technology. As far as i know i don't think SB will be released at astronomical prices. Additionally the old tech will still be available at newegg in a few weeks and will most likely have better deals available then; so if SB isn't for you you just jump on the specials while they try to move old stock.

so it's a win-win situation.

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If you don't like SLI or Crossfire setups, then I think LGA1156 is the way to go. Not only do you avoid price premiums buy staying 'mainstream', there are plenty of nice core i3s, i5s, and even the Pentium G6950 to OC.
 
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smakme7757 said:
Your right as in there is always something new around the corner, but when 'around the corner' is under 7 weeks i think it's the perfect time to wait and jump onto a new platform.

One of the reasons i'm not waiting for socket 2011 is because it's 'around the corner', but we're talking over 6 months 'around the corner' and that's too long. In my case my ram (DDR2) has died and paying for overpriced DDR2 is just silly when i can buy a brand new platform in january.

If your current PC is still working i would say it's in your best interested to suck it up a few more weeks and then get on a socket with a future. You will be kicknig yourself if you don't do it!

This is the perfect time to just sit and wait out the upgrade itch and get right into the new technology. As far as i know i don't think SB will be released at astronomical prices. Additionally the old tech will still be available at newegg in a few weeks and will most likely have better deals available then; so if SB isn't for you you just jump on the specials while they try to move old stock.

so it's a win-win situation.

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I think you're right and I certainly can wait. I got the RAM but DDR3 will work with the new platform as well, right?

I'm also inclined to hold out for the new SSD controllers, which are due in Q1, so I think you're right - might as well hold off. The old system works fine.
 
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