
Originally Posted by
STaRGaZeR
Oh man, how about a rant without first understanding what you're ranting about, my post in this case...
The only i7 9xx processor Intel is selling right now in volume is the i7 920. Compared to an i7 860 it has two disavantages: less PCIe lanes and dual channel memory. None of them will affect the segment both are targeted on. Maybe some people will whine for a 1% perfomance decrease because of the lack of dual 16x lanes for CF/SLi configurations, and that's all.
Two radically different platforms aimed at the exact same price segment is a FAIL. Even more when you consider that the i7 860 has higher stock frequency, WAY higher turbo mode, probably (unconfirmed) more overclocking potential, less heat, less power consumption and you can buy it for the same price. Not to mention the other components will cost you less money too. Spending money for perfomance is OK. When you can get more perfomance for less money and you don't do it, it's insane.
i9 is the salvation of s1366 on the desktop.
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