Quote Originally Posted by bfar View Post
I think what he's getting at, is that the x58 chipset isn't particularly well suited to the home market. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great, but it's got expensive features that 99.99% of users/applications don't particularly need nor want. The tech was designed for servers and heavy processing after all. I think Intel recognise this, hence 1156 - a more realistic fit for 99% of the home market.

It's a different story if your an xtreme bencher, or you're into cad or big number crunching. x58 is wonderful for all that - but there aren't many of you out there...

For most of us, 1156 will be cheaper, more efficient, mature and just as powerful for what we're doing. Even big gamers who like to overclock will find a more than suitable system framework here.


This^^ !!