I got the latest version of the MicroCenter catalog today, and, as usual, drill-down to double-check on stocking on specific items. One that has, naturally, had me curious (since it's a drop-in swap), is, of course, the i5-version of Ivy Bridge - specifically, the i5-2550K. If MicroCenter's pricing and stock is believable, they have them in stock - and now - and for a mere $20 above the Sandy Bridge part.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0384721
The question therefore begs - despite my not looking for tall overclocks - due to the very small price difference, would IB make more sense than Sandy Bridge?
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0384721
The question therefore begs - despite my not looking for tall overclocks - due to the very small price difference, would IB make more sense than Sandy Bridge?