Intel brings forward Nehalem Launch

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I agree. The cost of DDR3 is what is stopping me from going anywhere near Nehalem, maybe even until they do the 22nm shrink. I payed 200 bucks for 2 good 4 gig kits. $200 will get you a good 2 gig kit of ddr3. In the vista age, that isn't going to cut it.

I'd sooner retire my q6600 and go 45nm at least until the prices drop. Early adopters always get stuck w/ the high costs and if my memory serves me right, the later batches of processors usually OC better.

[Donnie27]

I agree. The cost of DDR3 is what is stopping me from going anywhere near Nehalem, maybe even until they do the 22nm shrink. I payed 200 bucks for 2 good 4 gig kits. $200 will get you a good 2 gig kit of ddr3. In the vista age, that isn't going to cut it.

I'd sooner retire my q6600 and go 45nm at least until the prices drop. Early adopters always get stuck w/ the high costs and if my memory serves me right, the later batches of processors usually OC better.

I think the price of DDR3 will be a lot better by the time Nehalem is Ramped up. Buying it ahead of time isn't the best thing to do. When Nehalem ships, DDR3 will be not only cheaper but better in some instances. Good 4GB Kits of DDR3 can be had for about $200. I'd wait for them to cost something like $139 for that same kit.

[Andypro1]

I agree. The cost of DDR3 is what is stopping me from going anywhere near Nehalem, maybe even until they do the 22nm shrink.

Quick correction: Nehalem will not exist on 22nm. The architecture will exist on 32nm in the form of the Westmere shrink, but after that, Sandy Bridge debuts at 32nm and *its* shrink will be on 22nm.

[Donnie27]

Quick correction: Nehalem will not exist on 22nm. The architecture will exist on 32nm in the form of the Westmere shrink, but after that, Sandy Bridge debuts at 32nm and *its* shrink will be on 22nm.

I think he meant "they" as in Intel, not Nehalem.

Edit here's the RAM I use.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146731

$88.99
($63.99 after $25.00 Mail-In
Rebate )
3 Business Day Shipping $6.99
(Not available in HI, AK and PR)
In Stock

It was $86.99 with that same $25 rebate.

[Riggs]

I think he meant "they" as in Intel, not Nehalem.

Edit here's the RAM I use.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146731



It was $86.99 with that same $25 rebate.

I've got the same ram. It works nice, plus you get the 3Dmark with it.

I'm so hesitant whether to get a Q9550 and one of those DFI X48s or hold off till nehalem and get a nice case for my birthday. The case wont be obsolete by then will it?

[Donnie27]

I've got the same ram. It works nice, plus you get the 3Dmark with it.

I'm so hesitant whether to get a Q9550 and one of those DFI X48s or hold off till nehalem and get a nice case for my birthday. The case wont be obsolete by then will it?

I'd get something cheap but not expensive if I'm waiting on Nehalem.

Yes this is good RAM and wayyyyy underrated. I even got mine with Free shipping!