The first batch of Nehalem platform based processors are now in retail market. Few major changes since the launch of Core 2 range CPUs back in 2006.
- Introduction Socket LGA 1366 by replacing the LGA 775, which is running since 2004 with support for wide range of processors, including Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Quad / Extreme.
- Only supports DDR3.
- Support for Triple channel DDR-III (1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB)
- Support for Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Though it was phased out with Core2 range however Intel has brought it back with its 45nm Core i7 CPU).
As of now, there is only one chip-set which supports the LGA 1366 Core i7 processors, that is Intel x58 Express chipset.
Which motherboard / Mainboard supports Intel Core i7 processors (i7-920 / i7-940 / i7-965) ?
What are their prices ?
ASUS
P6T Deluxe V2
P6T @ USD 260
P6T6 WS Revolution @ USD 360
Rampage II Extreme @ USD 398
P6T WS Professional
P6T Deluxe @ USD 299
P6T Deluxe/OC Palm @ USD 340
Intel
MSI
Eclipse SLI @ USD 350
X58 Platinum @ USD 225
X58 Platinum SLI @ USD 234
Gigabyte
GA-EX58-EXTREME @ USD 330
GA-EX58-UD5 @ USD 290
GA-EX58-UD4P @ USD 260
GA-EX58-UD4
GA-EX58-DS4 @ USD 234
GA-EX58-UD3R @ USD 200
XFX
EVGA
EVGA x58 SLi 132-BL-E758-A1 @ USD 300
Can Core 2 (Duo / Quad) be used with x58 (Core i7) motherboard ?
Please note, Intel’s present range of 65nm and 45nm Core 2 (Quad / Duo / eXtreme) CPU comes for socket 775 where as the new 45nm Core i7 processors are in LGA 1366 socket, hence you cant upgrade the present core 2 setup to Core i7 or use Core 2 CPU with x58 motherboard.
I shall try and keep the post up-to-date as more brands and model comes in. Feel free to drop in comment as if I have missed any.
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@Sankeerth
then i think DX5850 @ USD 270 is best for u u can add more slots in futy=ure if we discuss about speed then speed is also very fast
@bmer
i think biostar will give u good value for money main board, i have that n its really good
hello.. do you know what is the cheapest mainboard of i7?? please tell me
yehh deffinitlly core_2 is best as per yr requirement
yehh it’s possible u just sold two another processor slot wid same common circuit which one connected wid yr existing processor but be carefull whn u r try to solding it …
want detail difference btn dual core and core 2 duo
Hey!! i’m a 3d artist, and i was planin for an i7 monster…will i get a mother board with multiple slots for the processors so that i can add further cores in future? coz one of ma frens has a mother board with 4 opterons installed on a single chipset…..help me figure out if this’s possible with i7, and also i want to know which one shd i go for, i7 or phenom 2….waiting in anticipation…..
very intresting
Hey what about DFI motherboards ???
i need the details of newly released motherbards , processors and all the necessary products to assemble a pc with its rate
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Hi,
Lets see if I can get hold of this new Phenom II 45nm AMD CPU or not.
However rest assure, though AMD now have their own 45nm, Intel is ready get their 32nm version of Core i7 out..
Still AMD is always welcome for budget system..
Thanks.
Edit:
Phenom – II seems to be already in India.
http://www.lynx-india.com/index.php?categoryID=1880
Phenom – II 920 @ Rs. 13222/-
Phenom – II 940 @ Rs. 15357/-
So is Core i7
http://www.lynx-india.com/index.php?categoryID=1371
Core i7 920 @ Rs. 14700/-
hey choto please put a review comparing i7 vs core 2 vs amd phenom 2.
and which is the most powerful yet VFM setup(mobo+pro) among these at present for mainstream users?
seeing the cost of i7 setup is it wise to invest in it?
Thanks, I was looking for it.