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Bonka · 10-31-2010, 01:34 AM

You'll need a new board with Sandy Bridge, either LGA1155 (replaces LGA1156) or LGA2011 (replaces LGA1366).

Unless you have an immediate need to require a better processor I'd wait for Sandy Bridge and then upgrade your entire platform. Otherwise, maybe consider getting a cheap (ie: used) C2Q as a stop gap especially since you OC. Those should just about keep up with the current i7 processors for what you do.

10-31-2010, 01:34 AM	#5
Bonka I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,830 Thanked 755 Times in 318 Posts Failed 20 Times in 7 Posts Member's Picture Albums	You'll need a new board with Sandy Bridge, either LGA1155 (replaces LGA1156) or LGA2011 (replaces LGA1366). Unless you have an immediate need to require a better processor I'd wait for Sandy Bridge and then upgrade your entire platform. Otherwise, maybe consider getting a cheap (ie: used) C2Q as a stop gap especially since you OC. Those should just about keep up with the current i7 processors for what you do. __________________ SHIFT_ "Harvey Belafonte ain't black. He's just a good looking white guy dipped in caramel. " - Archie Bunker