Haswell-E possibility question.

[XxRoyalxTigerxX]

Does anyone know, or expect haswell-E to be usable on the 2011 socket (and if so do you think it would be usable on a rampage 4 for example?)

[defunkt]

it will not be on X79. And probably not 2011.

[Coombzy]

the socket will most likely change as the chipset is X99

[Hazy125]

it will not be on X79. And probably not 2011.

2011-3 is the socket, so not backwards compatible

 

*EDIT*Rumours

[Bluejay0]

From rumors, it will not be using the X79 platform and it will use the "2011-3" socket.

[magicbennie]

What? Another socket type? Seriously?

[Hazy125]

What? Another socket type? Seriously?

It sort of makes sense. 1155 for Sandy and Ivy. 2011 for Sandy-E and Ivy-E

[magicbennie]

It sort of makes sense. 1155 for Sandy and Ivy. 2011 for Sandy-E and Ivy-E

Sorry, I thought the sockets would last a bit longer than they did. I was thinking 2011 will be the best for a few years.

 

Ah well. I know now

[brob]

What? Another socket type? Seriously?

 

1. Motherboard manufacturers get to make more money selling new boards.

2. Stops a few idiots from buying the wrong motherboard.