Intel LGA1156 mobos - Models and pricing *CONFIRMED*

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SuperSix

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Specs and pricing are approximate, pricing will more than likely be less than I indicated -not by much though.

All are P55 chipset, All have 4 DIMMs/XMP/Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. All but DP55WB state DDR3 1600 as supported. 1333 for the DP55WB

DP55KG - ATX, Matrix RAID, 1x PCIex16, 1x PCIx16 (4x Electrical), 2x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, 10x SATA (8in2ex), XMP, 1394a, 13USB (8ex, 1int, 4 int header), LED Post indicator, Bluetooth (?), "Back to BIOS" switch, 8ch Dolby Home Theater, GbE - $215.00

DP55SB - mATX, Matrix RAID, 1x PCIex16, 2x PCIe x1, 7x SATA (6in1ex) , LED Post indicator, 13USB (8ex, 1int, 4 int header), 1394a, XMP, Bluetooth (?), "Back to BIOS" switch, 8ch Dolby Home Theater, GbE - $208.00

DP55WB - mATX, Matrix RAID, 1x PCIex16, 2x PCIe x1, 1x PCI 4x SATA (4in0ex), 12USB (6ex, 0int, 6 int header), 4channel Intel High Definition Audio, GbE - $107.00

DP55WG - ATX, Matrix RAID, 1x PCIex16, 1x PCIx16 (4x Electrical), 2x PCIe x1, 2x PCI, 14USB (8ex, 0int, 6 int header), 1394a, XMP, "Back to BIOS" switch, 8ch Intel High Definition Audio, GbE, 6x SATA (6in0ex), XMP, 1394a - $148.00

No shipping ETA, no info on Corei5 Procs yet.

Interesting mix - my favorite would be the DP55WG.
 
taltamir

taltamir

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depending on the pricing, I might go i3 or i7 on P55 (i3, 5 and 7 are all available for P55)
 
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Originally posted by: arkcom
:confused: Most of those aren't any cheaper than the socket 1366 boards.
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Most Express chipset boards haven't been. Most of the top end express boards from the 35 and 45 were just as expensive as the top chipset boards from the 38 and 48 series. It is true the most expensive boards are from the 38, 48, and 58. But they also are better and support full dual 16X crossfire and with 58 even sli. Now solid single slot boards from the express chipsets are definately cheaper with express chipsets.
 
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taltamir

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Originally posted by: jandlecack
Originally posted by: taltamir
depending on the pricing, I might go i7 on P55
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Come again?
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an i7 for a desktop is defined as a quad core with hyperthreading (8 threads).
an i5 is either a quad core with no HT (4 threads) or a dual core with HT (4 threads)
an i3 is like an i5, only with turbo mode disabled.
Laptop definitions are different than desktop definitions.

The P55 will have an i7, which actually has some advantages (along with some disadvantages) over the X58 i7. it is a slightly different design but it should compete well. and be less expensive.

the differences between P55 i7 and X58 i7:
1. memory channel: X58 is triple channel DDR3. P55 is dual.
2. P55 will have a single full speed video card connection, or two half speed connections. X58 has two full speed connections. So if you run SLI/xfire X58 is better
3. P55 has the pciE video connection integrated into the CPU, improving latency. As long as you only use one slot (so you get full speed connection) than the P55 will actually be FASTER than the X58.
4. turbo mode: there are unconfirmed reports of P55 having greater turbo mode boosting.

While triple memory channel is good for a high IO fileserver, it makes no difference in GAMES and regular programs.
So for a gamer: 1 makes no difference. 2&3 mean X58 is better for multiple cards, P55 is BETTER for single card. and 4, if true, means that P55 is much better for video games.
 
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Originally posted by: taltamir
While triple memory channel is good for a high IO fileserver, it makes no difference in GAMES and regular programs.
So for a gamer: 1 makes no difference. 2&3 mean X58 is better for multiple cards, P55 is BETTER for single card. and 4, if true, means that P55 is much better for video games.
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I am not sure I follow your logic. I understand that the P55 is cheaper, but other than that, I don't see how one can state the P55 is 'much better for video games' over the X58. As for the P55 being better for a 'single' card, I'll have to reserve that for the reviews. I doubt it will make much more than a 1-2% difference on most games for single card configurations.
 
taltamir

taltamir

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how can you not follow my logic? i dissected it in a point by point issue with analysis of the hardware involved. And I put a lot of "If" qualifiers in my statement of the P55. For some the X58 is clearly better.
 
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Originally posted by: ArchAngel777
Originally posted by: taltamir
While triple memory channel is good for a high IO fileserver, it makes no difference in GAMES and regular programs.
So for a gamer: 1 makes no difference. 2&3 mean X58 is better for multiple cards, P55 is BETTER for single card. and 4, if true, means that P55 is much better for video games.
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I am not sure I follow your logic. I understand that the P55 is cheaper, but other than that, I don't see how one can state the P55 is 'much better for video games' over the X58. As for the P55 being better for a 'single' card, I'll have to reserve that for the reviews. I doubt it will make much more than a 1-2% difference on most games for single card configurations.
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The integrated PCI-E controller has the potential to impact latency greatly which puts it in a better light for games. The Triple vs Dual is still yet to be seen but I'd say there wouldn't be much difference at all.
 
SolMiester

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Except for the integrated PCIe controller, I had always thought the P55 was better solution for me as I'd never run SLI\CF, the the turbo modes out weigh the HT of the i7, as well as a cheaper option....
I cant understand so many negative comments on Lynnfield, unless of course you are a multi-gpu users.
 
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Originally posted by: SolMiester
Except for the integrated PCIe controller, I had always thought the P55 was better solution for me as I'd never run SLI\CF
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That's the thing... integrated PCIe controller means possibly lesser latency and better graphics performance for a single card. I guess people like complaining for the sake of complaining. Imagine that? ;)
 
taltamir

taltamir

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i think it is buyers remorse, people paid 300$+ for a mobo and now something better and cheaper comes out they feel bad
 
GEOrifle

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Originally posted by: taltamir
i think it is buyers remorse, people paid 300$+ for a mobo and now something better and cheaper comes out they feel bad
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Also that $300 x58 Motherboards after x55 releasing will cost much cheaper, at least 15-20%.
 
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SuperSix

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Does someone need to post the P55 Asus and Gigabyte models that are coming out (And already at distributors, ready to ship)
 
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