New Intel Core i7 2600, Core i5 2400 arrives

Still SB will kill the core i3, i5, i7 S1156…

the socket 2011 will be for highend systems, surely will cost 50K for the cpu then 20K for the mobo.

For budgeted gamers the S1155 is really a bargain, especially if your still using the old core 2 duos and quad processors..

and sadly the S1155 will only see quadcore processors and if you want a cheap 6-core processor you have to go with AMD, unless your willing to buy the S2011

@jayson
Overclockability (or should I say psuedo-overclockability since SB defies the current definition of the term) is SB’s best marketing feature but again, it’s a mainstream part.

And no, I’m not downplaying the performance of the SB, it’s just that you’re comparing apples and oranges.

@lolipown

However, eventhough it is not the LGA 2011 socket, which a lot of people have been waiting for.

The unlocked 2600K LGA 1155 CPU performs as well as the best i7 currently in the market at 1/3 the price. :)

Imagine for a 15K CPU, comparable na yung performance sa 50K na high-end Core i7. It even beats the best i7 on gaming benchmarks. :)

wow ang baba naman nang price compred to the old core i7…

None the less you will need to buy a new mobo along with this..

Intel also announced some that some new sandy bridge processor has bug on them and was recalled.

Nagkakagulo na sa TPC, regarding this global recall. May mga resellers kasi, like TechJunction who refuse to honor refunds, eventhough nagkakaroon na ng RMAs all over the world. Andami talagang mukhang pera sa site na yan.

@ralphs

The K in the product description means its multipliers are unlocked. If you are familiar with overclocking, I’m sure this is nothing new to you. If you’re looking into overclocking, get the unlocked processors.

Also, if you’re looking into upgrading to Sandy Bridge, wait for the new P67/H67 motherboard revisions. No sense in upgrading to this new chipset, if you have no decent motherboard to work with.

For those saying, its not worth upgrading to Sandy Bridge, I say it depends. If you’re coming from a dual core, no matter the model, or an AMD dual/triple core, It will be worth every cent if you get a Sandy Bridge CPU-Mobo combo. If you’re coming from an Intel i5, i7, AMD Thuban or Phenom, I suggest waiting for the LGA 2011 socket or the AMD Bullduzer.

@JP
In terms of processor pricing, I think it kinda makes sense even if there are only 2 main players and one niche (VIA is still under that market unfortunately). If you have money to throw, get an Intel, if you want more bang for your buck, go with AMD.

Oh, I’m actually waiting for ARM to muscle into the x86 space :).

If anything though, the only computer that I really feel is overpriced is memory (DDR2 I’m looking at you). :/ It’s been fluctuating in price since the beginning of 2010.

@ralphs bail bond process
Overclocking in Sandy Bridge isn’t exactly overclocking per se because the clock is embedded in the processor. Think of it as a souped-up Turbo Mode. If you want overclocking, wait for the 2011 socket line.

@sylv3rblade

Yep, initial prices are really high. A prime example is the GTX 460, which was offered at 11,500. Then after a month or so, the price dropped to 10,000.

On the contrary, processor prices are a bit different. I believe only Intel, AMD, and VIA are offering x86 architecture processors at the moment, so “REAL” competitive pricing is still way off until nVidia joins the party.

@sylv3rblade

Yep, may “K” ung K series, haha. Even the store owner I bought my parts from says he’s rummaging the webs for 2nd Gen K processors.

I think I’ll skip this series for the AMD’s Bulldozer platform.

@Miguel
corporate users still purchase dells, hps, lenovos, etc.. (set workstations).

I wonder what is Intel’s market for these desktop chips. How many average people (not hobbyists who build) still buy desktops? Corporate users?

Good idea there trying to make the clock speed higher rather than making more cores and threads.

@Fleeb

Yes I know. I’ve been following CUDA (and GPGPUs) since its introduction a few years ago.

@Jhay
yep :)
For some reason though, some retailers are pushing prices of the older Lynnfield (i5-750/760) upwards :(

What you think best MOBO for this 2600k?
There are available for intel but i dont like intel board somewhat boring design lol. Any other brand you suggest? Im thinking replacing my rig with this proc for 2011.

just bought the new i7-2600 for my new workstation ;D

@fleeb, yeah CS5 renders 3D.

hehehe whats next kaya? Brain of a real person….wag naman sana. :-)

Happy with my i3 laptop. :)

Hmmm Maybe ok pa din yung technology ng AMD…

information is power

Quick Sync Vs. APP Vs. CUDA

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sandy-bridge-core-i7-2600k-core-i5-2500k,2833-5.html

still waiting for 2500K parts before shelling out cash.

Nice ang dami bago.. kailangan mai-try yan.. :D

@NemOry: 3D rendering tasks are now usually offloaded to the GPUs. Even CS5 would make use of CUDA cores to do the job and not the CPU.

Slightly bummed that these chips have Intel HD Graphics 2000.

The K versions come with Intel HD Graphics 3000, which is twice as powerful and about equal to AMD’s entry level Radeon HD 5450.

It’s something to consider if you want a very silent HTPC setup with (slight) gaming capability.

Cool! I’ll wait for my Q6600 to retire hehe