I wonder if its worth waiting for DDR3 for Conroe...

[FelixDeCat]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR3

Ill bet Intel doesnt wait for late 2007, but late 2006 or early 2007. I guess you could just switch out mobos and ram, but why bother?

More info would definately help.

 

[P229SAS]

I guess the answer to that question depends on what kind of setup one has at the moment. But, if we were to look at Intels earlier than necessary transition to DDR2, history might repeat itself in this case if mainstream applications and especially games dont take advantage of the extra speed. Of course if the reduction in power consumption holds true that would surely be a good thing as well. I would think that DDR2-800 and higher should be plenty bandwidth for at least the next few years, but who knows. Perhaps the real benefit of the upgrade depending on when DDR3 is released will be the possibility of 45nm architecture.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: P229SAS
I guess the answer to that question depends on what kind of setup one has at the moment. But, if we were to look at Intels earlier than necessary transition to DDR2, history might repeat itself in this case if mainstream applications and especially games dont take advantage of the extra speed. Of course if the reduction in power consumption holds true that would surely be a good thing as well. I would think that DDR2-800 and higher should be plenty bandwidth for at least the next few years, but who knows. Perhaps the real benefit of the upgrade depending on when DDR3 is released will be the possibility of 45nm architecture.

Good answer. I didnt know ddr2 was going to 800mhz. And I think Intel learned its lesson about power consumption.

 

[lopri]

Easier way to decide is probably pondering on the guesstimate of DDR3 debut prices.

 

[Aluvus]

If Intel offers support for DDR3 in 2006, I will eat my hat. It simply will not happen. Early 2007 is equally unlikely.

 

[kobymu]

Too much variables (to wait):

1) immaturity of technology, mainly performences wise (memory chip and chipset).
2) Memory availability.
3) Memory price(!).
4) Intel chipset (hard) lunch date.
5) Motherboard availability with said chipset (not just "can i buy the motherboard?" but also "what kind of motherboard options do i have" which i consider quite important).
6) Motherboard price(!).

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: kobymu
Too much variables (to wait):

1) immaturity of technology, mainly performences wise (memory chip and chipset).
2) Memory availability.
3) Memory price(!).
4) Intel chipset (hard) lunch date.
5) Motherboard availability with said chipset (not just "can i buy the motherboard?" but also "what kind of motherboard options do i have" which i consider quite important).
6) Motherboard price(!).

You raise some valid points. But one thing is certain, those mobos could come to market sooner and cheaper without two vid card slots. I dont need two damn VGA slots! I need more PCI slots!

 

[kobymu]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
You raise some valid points. But one thing is certain, those mobos could come to market sooner and cheaper without two vid card slots. I dont need two damn VGA slots! I need more PCI slots!

Then you you are out of luck, dual graphic is hot, is hip, is "where its at" and all that crap, there will be (most probably) dual graphic board before "normal board" (maybe except for Dell systems).

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