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    Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    Packaging confirms that a new 300 series chipset motherboard will be a requirement.
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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    I just can't see this being a popular upgrade. If you've got an intel CPU from the last 3-4 years, it's probably good enough and better to spend on a GPU or SSD. If you want more cores to run lots of things in parallel then a Ryzen/TR is more cost effective.

    Still plenty of new build OEM sales for Intel of course, but it's just not interesting.

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    *Still* happy with my overclocked i7 2600k. I do want a reason to upgrade, but I just can't justify it.

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    New mobo makes this an expensive sidegrade to be fair for many
    Old puter - still good enuff till I save some pennies!

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    looking forward to this upgrade as I am far behind and over due. I do wonder if the i3 8350K will have UHD Graphics 630. that info is not out yet.

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    If you're spending that much on a cpu a discrete graphics card is a must! Remember you'll need a new mobo as well
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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    Quote Originally Posted by 3dcandy View Post
    New mobo makes this an expensive sidegrade to be fair for many
    Leaks showed ES CPUs working in a Z270 motherboard(apparently).

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    Quote Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH View Post
    Leaks showed ES CPUs working in a Z270 motherboard(apparently).
    I'm sure intel will 'fix' that 'bug' soon enough.

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    Yup I'm pretty sure you'll need a 300 series mobo
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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    " If you want more cores to run lots of things in parallel then a Ryzen/TR is more cost effective."

    How do you know? Stop it/ just STOP it. Wait for the relese prices and THEN comment.

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    Quote Originally Posted by excalibur1814 View Post
    " If you want more cores to run lots of things in parallel then a Ryzen/TR is more cost effective."

    How do you know? Stop it/ just STOP it. Wait for the relese prices and THEN comment.
    You will need a new motherboard. Probably will be cheaper to go down the AMD route in that case if many cores is your need as the motherboards will be a fair bit cheaper than the Intel ones unless Intel change things quite considerably
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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    A whole load of people already have intel so they'll need a new AMD board. They'll also probably need a new board as there current AMD one is old. Why are we making up reasons to buy AMD?

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    The bit that we're talking about is cost effective... the cpu's and boards are cheaper. Why are you defending Intel so much?
    As I said, unless Intel change their historic pricing structure then the AMD route will be cheaper. If they do change their pricing then they will annoy a lot of customers. Can't see them coming in under AMD in any way. So tell me again how Intel will be more cost effective? Even with the current motherboard and cpu prices the boards are quite a lot more for a apples to apples comparison before we even get to the cpu prices
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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    Quote Originally Posted by 3dcandy View Post
    If they do change their pricing then they will annoy a lot of customers
    I think Intel's current greater danger is annoying their shareholders who are used to crazy margins. Crazy margins has enabled Intel to make $billions of mistakes (Atom contra revenue, questionable takeovers, Larabee etc.) without annoying shareholders. Now they will have to be a lot more careful.

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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    I won't disagree with you on that... but shareholders won't complain for at least a quarter whilst customers will complain a whole lot quicker
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    Re: Intel 8th generation desktop CPU boxes reveal key details

    so much AMD fanboydom on hexus nowadays, i get the bungs are better with ati

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