Sandy Bridge CPU

[JonW]

tweaktown has a benchmark on the new i7-2600K & i5-2500K CPUs using Lightwave 9.6

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/3754/intel_core_i7_2600k_and_core_i5_2500k_sandy_bridge _cpus/index7.html

[COBRASoft]

This is interesting, mainly because I have an I7-920 and want an I7-980X. So, with these new CPU's, the one I want will become cheaper :D.

[JonW]

The 6 core version, probably in a few months, is going to be impressive. I'd wait a bit if you can.

[Lightwolf]

The 6 core version, probably in a few months, is going to be impressive. I'd wait a bit if you can.
And so is the 8 core version... :D

Cheers,
Mike

[COBRASoft]

I have the wrong motherboard for these new chips :(. The best I can use is the 980X, which is a lot better than my current 920 for sure.

[JonW]

If you have software attached to the computer, then it’s probably best to get a 980.
If not, I would get the new 1155 board & CPU.

One thing guaranteed, that Intel is going to make a new socket for each generation of CPU.

[geo_n]

Been waiting for this to come out. Glad to see a lw benchmark. Need to upgrade my aging q6600.
There are some reviews at anandtech with the mobile version that perform quite impressive as well.

[COBRASoft]

Well, the 980 will perform very well for the coming year(s). It's easier to replace a CPU than a whole motherboard (with drivers and so). Re-installing my computer would take 3 full days (lots and lots of software). I could buy a complete new computer next year or even the year after.