Should I wait for Intels new processors code-named Sandy Bridge to build a gaming PC?
Question: I want to build a new gaming rig. I have read about Intel’s new range of processors expected to be released in early 2011 code-named Sandy Bridge. Is it worthwhile from aperformance perspective waiting for them to be made available or should I go with an existing Socket LGA1156 processor. Answer: The available details of the Sandy Bridge processors are provided in the article linked to below. It is known that they will be using a new processor socket, so an LGA 1156-based PC won’t be able to run them; you’ll have to buy a new motherboard. Yu will be able to reuse your DDR3 RAM memory. The processors themselves are expected to be reasonably priced but the new motherboards are likely to be very expensive compared to the current Intel and AMD-based motherboards. This was the case for quite a long time when the Socket 1156 motherboards were released, so be prepared to pay a premium on a new motherboard if you don’t want to wait for the prices to come down. It is known that the mo
