Yes, the non EE's are clock locked. That does provide some value, but (1) from what I gather, you don't do overclocking
I don't because FSB overclocking puts a stress on the entire system for not much real world needed gain. And I keep my systems much longer then you do. However, if I can just adjust the clock speed, without stressing other components, on a CPU that is designed for precisely this, then I would probably increase the speed.
and (2) your typical overclocker wants to buy a dirt cheap CPU to push to the limit, not an EE--even an older and less expensive one.
If you check Ebay, you will find that EE ,and end production models demand very high premiums, and this goes back to very old technology. You build a new system every year, which is what I use to do. But most users and businesses would just as soon throw in the fastest CPU their board is capable of running, a new bigger faster hard drive, more RAM, and maybe a new video card, with none of the hassles of a new build = downtime, the inevitable glitches from new technology, and the learning curve of a new setup.
Nah, you won't need DDR3. X48 and P45 comprise Intel's last update for the LGA775 platform before launching the next-generation Nehalem architecture in Q4. Both X48 and P45 have full support for DDR2.
Well I hope your right
I imagine we'll have a more firm date soon, but it's definitely in Q3. It was just today the price (at $530) was confirmed.
That would work out well for me.... is this DDR2 supported CPU? If I bought a high end board now, like the ASUS P5E WS PRO would it support the new CPU, probably not without a BIOS flash, which can't be done without a modern CPU, which is kind of a catch 22 if you have old stuff.
Understood, but I wouldn't ever spend the money to upgrade a 2.8 to a 3.06--not only is it not worth the money, it isn't worth the time, especially late in the product's life. :)
I disagree here. If you running a server on a business that is lagging a bit and you can upgrade your CPU RAM and hard drive and get results that keep you going for another 2 to 4 years, then that is a significant savings in all sorts of real world ways. This is why end model production runs for CPU command a high price in the used market.
Given that mission critical requirement,
Maybe I overused that phrase... let's just say it is mission critical to me. If it goes down then I scramble around for half a day switching over to another computer. And that costs me time, and money and a big headache I would just as soon avoid.
