Core i5: Stuff to Buy

[r_manic]

Someone buy it and test it out, so we can all drool/applaud/dismiss/be dismayed. Here are some useful CPU and mobo links on NewEgg:

LGA 1156 CPUs:

■Intel Core i7 870 Lynnfield 2.93GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7870 - Retail - $579.99
■Intel Core i7 860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 - Retail - $299.99
■Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail - $209.99

LGA 1156 Motherboards:
■GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD6 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $249.99
■MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $159.99
■Intel BOXDP55WB LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $109.99

Is the i5 also designed for overclockability? If so, then maybe the i5 750 will be good value? Feel free to post other buy links, especially if they lead to lower prices. We can' have NewEgg profiting too much from Tom's! 😀

 

[r_manic]

Yes I have, just posting these links for buying convenience. Also, from the press event I attended, Intel's answer is "no".