Ivy Bridge Discussion Thread - Page 6

Reaper_1994 · 31st May 2011, 10:56 PM

have a look on the forums to see if there is anything in the 775 area. Most of it's going for cheap

GreenBeret · 1st June 2011, 12:58 PM

I'm buying Sandy for my work PC, but keeping my S775 at home until Ivy comes out.

Pianist · 1st June 2011, 4:53 PM

with every day that BD is delayed im thinking more and more about IB lol. Still im pretty sure that IB will be faster since its the next step. My Phenom 2 940 is holding out nicly but as stated before, skyrim, bf3, and the constant upgrade itch is ticking away lol

Autti · 1st June 2011, 4:55 PM

Intel 7 series chipsets will support PCI-e 3.0 and USB 3.0

sTeeLzor · 1st June 2011, 7:57 PM

While I would like to hold out for IB, it's not realistic since I am currently on a QX9650 with GTX570. Slipping to late Q1 2012 is too long for me.

Wanted to SLI for BF3/Skyrim however my current board will revert to PCIE1 4x slots I believe (P35) which surely would hamstring the two severly. In essence, its wait to see if Bulldozer disappoints, then grab SB and hope prices are down in a few months so I can save another $100

Supersize · 2nd June 2011, 4:56 PM

Reading this thread has made me think twice about upgrading.

I've got a Q9550@3.8Ghz, and was going to upgrade it in July, but don't know if its worth it.

If Ivy is coming it might be worth the wait..

But I don't know

zdream · 2nd June 2011, 5:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supersize

Reading this thread has made me think twice about upgrading.

I've got a Q9550@3.8Ghz, and was going to upgrade it in July, but don't know if its worth it.

If Ivy is coming it might be worth the wait..

But I don't know

You and I and I think shitloads of others are in the same position

Supersize · 2nd June 2011, 6:10 PM

Its hard to justify an upgrade when your current machine does and play's everything.
I will admit video encoding is slower on my current machine, but the old Q9550 has done me proud, and I would love for my next machine to last as long as it has (4 Years).

Ah I don't know, its also nice to have new shit too, but as this will be my 1 and only upgrade for a while its a hard decision.

I guess I'll watch this space.

rugger · 2nd June 2011, 7:52 PM

Still clunking away on an old Q6600 here (OC to 3.2ghz) Still seems to handle everything I do decently well though.

Ivy bridge seems to be my next likely upgrade.

HUMMER · 2nd June 2011, 8:06 PM

just went from this Q6600 to I7 920 setup. so no getting sandy bridge for me. will probably get ivy bridge when it gets to a decent price range.

Fai · 2nd June 2011, 8:58 PM

Yup my faithful q6600 3.2g is still chugging along.

HUMMER did you notice a big jump in performance with your upgrade?

With good games coming end of year will be hard to decide but I've got my heart set on ivy...might grab a gtx580 but then again next gen is supposed to arrive end of year too

zdream · 2nd June 2011, 9:22 PM

Still using my good ole e8500 @ 3.8ghz

Supersize · 3rd June 2011, 1:16 PM

Hmmm, Just wondering if the old Q9550 will last out till July next year.
A least then we'll know how the future tech will perform.

HUMMER · 3rd June 2011, 1:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fai

Yup my faithful q6600 3.2g is still chugging along.

HUMMER did you notice a big jump in performance with your upgrade?

With good games coming end of year will be hard to decide but I've got my heart set on ivy...might grab a gtx580 but then again next gen is supposed to arrive end of year too

havent been able to test it as i had to steal the video card from this q6600 set up to see if its working. it also needs drives. it does not have any yet.

will get around to that once i figure out what im going to do with my raid setup in this current machine.

trickma · 9th June 2011, 1:40 AM

I'm also sitting very happily on my 4 year old q6600@3ghz rig. My only concern is battlefield 3 when it comes out in October, which I'm sure will struggle.

Otherwise like some of you have mentioned, it's hard to justify the upgrade.

31st May 2011, 10:56 PM	#76
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1st June 2011, 12:58 PM	#77
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2nd June 2011, 8:06 PM	#85
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2nd June 2011, 8:58 PM	#86
Fai Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melb Posts: 716	Yup my faithful q6600 3.2g is still chugging along. HUMMER did you notice a big jump in performance with your upgrade? With good games coming end of year will be hard to decide but I've got my heart set on ivy...might grab a gtx580 but then again next gen is supposed to arrive end of year too __________________ Steam ID : Koguchi BFBC2/BF3 : Koguchi Let's shoot zombies together!

2nd June 2011, 9:22 PM	#87
zdream Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,961	Still using my good ole e8500 @ 3.8ghz __________________ RIP The Pub.

1st June 2011, 4:53 PM	#78
Pianist Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 664	with every day that BD is delayed im thinking more and more about IB lol. Still im pretty sure that IB will be faster since its the next step. My Phenom 2 940 is holding out nicly but as stated before, skyrim, bf3, and the constant upgrade itch is ticking away lol

1st June 2011, 4:55 PM	#79
Autti Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,561	Intel 7 series chipsets will support PCI-e 3.0 and USB 3.0

1st June 2011, 7:57 PM	#80
sTeeLzor Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 134	While I would like to hold out for IB, it's not realistic since I am currently on a QX9650 with GTX570. Slipping to late Q1 2012 is too long for me. Wanted to SLI for BF3/Skyrim however my current board will revert to PCIE1 4x slots I believe (P35) which surely would hamstring the two severly. In essence, its wait to see if Bulldozer disappoints, then grab SB and hope prices are down in a few months so I can save another $100

2nd June 2011, 4:56 PM	#81
Supersize Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gold Coast QLD Posts: 459	Reading this thread has made me think twice about upgrading. I've got a Q9550@3.8Ghz, and was going to upgrade it in July, but don't know if its worth it. If Ivy is coming it might be worth the wait.. But I don't know

2nd June 2011, 6:10 PM	#83
Supersize Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gold Coast QLD Posts: 459	Its hard to justify an upgrade when your current machine does and play's everything. I will admit video encoding is slower on my current machine, but the old Q9550 has done me proud, and I would love for my next machine to last as long as it has (4 Years). Ah I don't know, its also nice to have new shit too, but as this will be my 1 and only upgrade for a while its a hard decision. I guess I'll watch this space.

2nd June 2011, 7:52 PM	#84
rugger Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 128	Still clunking away on an old Q6600 here (OC to 3.2ghz) Still seems to handle everything I do decently well though. Ivy bridge seems to be my next likely upgrade.

3rd June 2011, 1:16 PM	#88
Supersize Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gold Coast QLD Posts: 459	Hmmm, Just wondering if the old Q9550 will last out till July next year. A least then we'll know how the future tech will perform.

9th June 2011, 1:40 AM	#90
trickma Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,286	I'm also sitting very happily on my 4 year old q6600@3ghz rig. My only concern is battlefield 3 when it comes out in October, which I'm sure will struggle. Otherwise like some of you have mentioned, it's hard to justify the upgrade. __________________ Successful Trades