Your current CPU - Is it time for Sandybridge?

[scrubman]

I'll probably wait for the new Z68 boards to hit the market before doing any serious shopping though.

Now that is what I have been thinking about too. I wonder what Intel's agenda really is with this Z68? It sucks trying to "wait" when there is so much excitement right now with the current new release.

 

[spacejamz]

Running an i7 860 (1156) combo from frys during 2009 Black Friday...$209 after rebate...no sandy bridges for me...

 

[Daedalus685]

Meh.. Have a Q9550 at 3.6 GHz and have not felt the need to upgrade as of yet. I will consider it when 2011 or bulldozer get here but as the only reason I'd have to get more CPU power would be to support a dual GPU configuration (only a single 6970 atm) I'd rather have 2 full x16 lanes.

That and I really should find another job before I think about spending money on things other than my car, gf, and food

 

[Spike]

e8400 here and yes, it is time to upgrade. I'll be ordering a 2500k and mobo as soon as the egg carries them.

 

[Elias824]

Ive got a q9550 at close to 4ghz, dont think ill be upgrading for at least another year probably 2.

 

[sticks435]

I have a q9550 too, but might upgrade simply because I have an original P35 board and can't overclock higher than 3.2 because the ram slots are unstable past that.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Core2 still kicking some butt i see. I'll either be grabbing a Phenom X4 BE(For a serious OC) or a 2500k in the near future depending on available budget.

 

[Phynaz]

From an i7 870? Not a chance. It's difficult to fully load this thing as it is.

 

[dmoney1980]

core i7 920, don't see a need to upgrade from that any time soon

 

[happy medium]

q9550 @ 3.6, I dont see a reason to upgrade for me yet.

 

[ImpulsE69]

I am still running an old Pentium D 3.2 with a Radeon 4870. While I haven't really had any issues with this system, I know its showing its age..so I think this is an ideal time to upgrade for not too much money and see quite a boost.

 

[james1701]

980X, not going anywhere.

 

[eternalone]

Phenom II 925 running @ 3.55Ghz not going anywhere until 2012 at least.

 

[Scotteq]

i7 960 here, loafing along at 3.8.

And no - There is no reason at all to change it.

 

[ultimatebob]

Core 2 Duo 6420 in my desktop: I think that it's time to upgrade.

Core 2 Duo 8300 in my laptop: I think that I'll wait a year on that one.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Q9550 oc'd to 3.6ghz. May upgrade and sell my Q9550 set-up to my brother.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

I just upgraded my i7 930 from stock 2.8ghz to a healthy 3.26ghz. If I feel it slowing me down it's up to 3.6ghz. Probably should of waited on SB for laptop though. Bought a hp envy with a i7 but I think the gpu is the limiting factor on it anyways. Yeah not interested in SB for desktop at all.

 

[jvroig]

Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.8 / 2.7

It's just a year old, but the Sandy Bridge review did have me thinking of an upgrade. If the stock Intel cooler can do 4.4, then decent aftermarket should give a bit more at least. And since 1156 compatible coolers are compatible with the new boards for SB, that makes it even better as my Hyper212+ should do the job nicely on a 2500K if I do get one.

Since I am in no hurry, though, I'll let the Z68 boards arrive first and see what AMD delivers with Bulldozer before touching my main rig, especially because I am not yet doing anything that demands much more than what my 965 BE can handle.

 

[scrubman]

Since I am in no hurry, though, I'll let the Z68 boards arrive first and see what AMD delivers with Bulldozer before touching my main rig, especially because I am not yet doing anything that demands much more than what my 965 BE can handle.

I keep trying to tell myself the same thing!!! BUT, all the SB buzz and a Microcenter less than 30 minutes away is kinda taking control over me.

 

[eelw]

i7 970 @ 4.6, so nope.

 

[jvroig]

I keep trying to tell myself the same thing!!! BUT, all the SB buzz and a Microcenter less than 30 minutes away is kinda taking control over me.

Then our situation is not quite the same. I am not American, so I do not have a Microcenter near me. Perhaps if there were a Microcenter equivalent here that offered significant discounts on a Sandy Bridge upgrade, I may be more tempted to jump in. But as it is, while it is nice to think about a Sandy Bridge upgrade, I don't really have much motivation to do so as of the moment.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Running an i7 860 (1156) combo from frys during 2009 Black Friday...$209 after rebate...no sandy bridges for me...

WOW, $200? Damn, i might just wait for BF 2011, non-sb i7s might be cheap as hell.

Right now, if i up to sandy bridge, i'm looking at $500 bucks(which i don't have atm).

I can probably cut it down to $250 if i sell some of this stuff.

 

[SickBeast]

I've got a Phenom II running at 3.8ghz paired with a GTX 460 overclocked to 925mhz on the core.

My entire computer is relatively new, and it seems balanced. It's a very potent gaming machine, especially considering what I paid for the parts ($140 for the motherboard and CPU, and another $120 for the GPU).

In 6 months to a year, I'm going to consider adding another GTX 460 in SLI. Further down the road I'm going to just upgrade my entire platform. It's not like it cost me much.

 

[busydude]

In 6 months to a year, I'm going to consider adding another GTX 460 in SLI.

You must be joking right? Or do you have a MB that supports SLI?

 

[masterbm]

Well my main gaming rig is a q6600 overclocked with upgrade video card. I also have x3 710 as my second gaming rig unlocked and overclocked to 3.5 the 620, 715 and 3800 single core. I am thinking it will be a good upgrade from the q6600