One of the biggest mistakes I made when I built my current PC was buying an AMD socket 754 cpu when the 939 socket cpus had just become available. I figured I didn't need the high-end performance of a 939 cpu at the time, so I went and got the 754.
And while I was right, and my cpu performance rivaled that of my friend's more expensive 939 model, it unfortunately prevented me from being able to upgrade other parts of my computer later on.
I have an AGP graphics card, and I can't upgrade to a PCI-E card because the 754 motherboard doesn't support that. Also, if I wanted to just upgrade my motherboard, I would have to buy a new video card (because current mobos dont support AGP) and get a new cpu (because 754 has been phased out). And of course, I can't just upgrade my CPU without needing a new motherboard.
So what does this have to do with LGA 1366 socket?
I've been out of the loop for a while in terms of keeping up with all the latest technology, but I've heard Intel has regained its position as the best CPU manufacturer. Particularly, I heard the Core 2s were pretty good.
But now, I'm seeing Core i7s? With socket type LGA 1366?
Looking at the specs for some Core i7s, I know I don't need that type of performance, but as I mentioned earlier, that logic screwed me over later with my AMD setup.
So I just want to know if 1366 is the way of the future and will eventually phase out all 775 cpus, or if this new socket type is just for the hardcore?
I don't want to make the same mistake twice.
All feedback is appreciated.
And while I was right, and my cpu performance rivaled that of my friend's more expensive 939 model, it unfortunately prevented me from being able to upgrade other parts of my computer later on.
I have an AGP graphics card, and I can't upgrade to a PCI-E card because the 754 motherboard doesn't support that. Also, if I wanted to just upgrade my motherboard, I would have to buy a new video card (because current mobos dont support AGP) and get a new cpu (because 754 has been phased out). And of course, I can't just upgrade my CPU without needing a new motherboard.
So what does this have to do with LGA 1366 socket?
I've been out of the loop for a while in terms of keeping up with all the latest technology, but I've heard Intel has regained its position as the best CPU manufacturer. Particularly, I heard the Core 2s were pretty good.
But now, I'm seeing Core i7s? With socket type LGA 1366?
Looking at the specs for some Core i7s, I know I don't need that type of performance, but as I mentioned earlier, that logic screwed me over later with my AMD setup.
So I just want to know if 1366 is the way of the future and will eventually phase out all 775 cpus, or if this new socket type is just for the hardcore?
I don't want to make the same mistake twice.
All feedback is appreciated.