Intel's Q9550s: a bust... :(

[spectrumbx]

I had such high hopes for this chip.
Well, here comes the let down: http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=3505

Oh well, i7 it is for my next build then.
Now where can I get a microATX i7 board?

 

[curtisfong]

check the SFF forum, there is a DFI board you might be interested in!

no surprise on the performance of i7 vs C2D, but you will pay more for the board and the ram vs. C2D