It is well known that the new architecture processor features the LGA1155 socket called Socket H2, which is completely incompatible with the current Socket H (LGA1156). Sandy Bridge can not be used on the motherboard of LGA1156 socket, and vice versa. This means that if you want to use the Sandy Bridge processor, you must replace the motherboard of the LGA1155 socket.

Will the arrival of Sandybridge and Intel's 6 series chip immediately bring down the "life" of the 5 series and LGA1156 interface? People in the industry don't think it is right.

● Processor not released P67 motherboard stole According to Intel's official statement, Sandy Bridge processor will be ready to be released at the US International Consumer Electronics Show held on January 5 next year. And on the intel 6 series motherboards overwhelming, endless. Intel's "restricted orders" vendors do not seem to buy it. The processor has not yet been released and the motherboard has even been "sold."

In Zhongguancun, a small number of businesses secretly sold this engineering test version of the Core i5 processor. It is a pity that, after an editor’s unannounced visit, he did not finally see the retail version of the boxed Sandy Bridge architecture processor. It seems that the rumors flowed out of the ES version of the Sandy Bridge architecture processor.

● The highest price of more than 3,000 yuan The first batch of SNB price exposure It is reported that the first batch of Sandy Bridge architecture processors to be released will cover the three levels of Core i7/i5/i3 products. One Core i7 processor is designed for quad-core, 8MB three-level cache, support Hyper-Threading technology. The Core i5 is still designed for four cores, but the three-level cache is cut to 6MB, and Hyper-Threading technology is also supported. The last Core i3 processor adopts a dual-core design, supports hyper-threading technology, and three-level cache is further reduced to 3MB. It is understood that Sandy Bridge will continue to support Turbo Boost Technology and TDP will be controlled below 95W.

Sandy Bridge processor specifications and performance have long been exposed, many users are concerned about it, a few days ago, a European online store announced the basic price of some Sandy Bridge processors. Including the price of four i5 processors and two i7 processors.

i7-2600K pre-sale 3356 Swedish kronor, equivalent to 3237 yuan. I7-2600 pre-sale 3141 Swedish kronor, equivalent to 3030 yuan, i5-2500K pre-sale 2328 Swedish kronor, equivalent to 2246 yuan, i5-2500 pre-sale 2221 Swedish kronor, equivalent to 2142 yuan, i5-2400 pre-sale 2039 Swedish kronor , equivalent to 1967 yuan, i5-2300 pre-sale 1964 Swedish kronor, equivalent to 1894 yuan.

● H55 to kill 399 yuan i3 price pressure until the bottom line With the release of Intel's next-generation SNB processor time is approaching, the market began to gradually clear the stores for the next generation SNB processor to prepare for the distribution of goods. I learned from the market today that the latest offer for boxed Core i3 530 is 710 yuan. As a low-end and integrated high-definition graphics core processor, the Core i3 530 can meet the requirements of office, video, and games. The needs of most users.

The H55 is also expected to reach 399 yuan next year, Jie micro H55M-B2 set off a H55 499 yuan bargaining craze, in order to once again win market attention, this motherboard price adjustment to 399 yuan may be great.

From the overall style of the board we can still smell the strong OEM taste, blue PCB, rigorous design, and simple materials. Naturally, there will not be too many new ideas for low prices. Although small-sized designs are used, the mainstream specifications are still quite the same on this motherboard. The JMicro H55M-B2 motherboard is based on the Intel H55 single-chip design and supports the Intel LGA1156 Core i3/i5/i7 processor.

The Seven Flags Series motherboard is currently holding a promotional event. Users who purchase the Zhanqi H55 X5/H55 X7 motherboard can get a free 299 yuan Intel Limited Edition backpack for free. Among them, the use of luxury all solid-state, with dual-core overclocking technology, the flag of the H55 X7 motherboard retail price of 699 yuan, is ideal for use with Core i5 655K and other processors to build overclocking platform.

● Summary: The time is not yet ripe?

Although Intel has always held high the Sandybrige banner, from the price of the first batch of Sandy Bridge processors listed and the blueprint, Intel does not seem to intend to “put in trouble” with the old architecture processor from the very beginning. Of course, this will only allow the low-end processors to survive. High-end processors, such as the Core i5/i7, will face greater impact. It is precisely because of this that users, including major brand manufacturers, are increasingly demanding price reductions for Intel processors.

The nature of the impact is not just the processor. Because LGA1155 is completely incompatible with LGA1156, existing 5 series motherboards will face the fate of being replaced. Since the impact of the new architecture on the mid- to low-end will not be too obvious before Q3, the mid-to-low-end 5 series products will definitely be the main suppliers in the next year. Q1 and Q2 are expected to continue to maintain the market leader position next year. In addition, many H55s have recently begun to have price adjustment actions. There are also many brands that are beginning to promote sales at the end of the year. What happens after Q3 will be unknown to us for the time being.

Although the degree of attention on the P67 machine has been rising, it is mostly for the store's speculation. As for when it was appropriate to buy it, I believe that it is still a matter of opinion. For players, the arrival of the new architecture is undoubtedly exciting and hot. And for practical purposes, such as home, office, etc., still need a rational approach.