Socket 775 Lifespan?

[wackypete]

Does anyone know what Intel's roadmap for desktop motherboards is? I don't want to shell out big bucks for one of these new motherboards that support Conroe only to find out a new socket is to be introduced 6 months later. Will those future quad-core cpus run on socket 775?

 

[imported_wicka]

This is the same question I've been asking. Looking on Intel's website there is no outright mention of a new socket, and unlike AM3, I have been unable to find name or any mention whatsoever. I hope someone else has a firm answer.

 

[Cheex]

well...up to now there hasn't been any mention of a new socket from intel
in my opinion, with the "success" of conroe as it is on this current 775, i don't think they'll be phasing it out or changing it any time soon.

 

[Zap]

Doesn't matter... future CPUs may not be supported on current motherboards even if they share the same socket. For instance, many "current" socket 775 boards don't support Core 2 Duo.