P67 recall - new mobo recommendation?

[ryuukurisu]

Recently I purchased an ASUS P8P67 motherboard. I later received an email from newegg about the faulty SATA ports and my option to get a refund. I am now looking to replace it with perhaps something a bit better. I am considering upgrading to the 1366 socket series.

For motherboard I am considering the sabertooth: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131665

and since I'm changing socket types, this is the CPU I am considering as well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115225

This price range is ideal for me, $450-500 for the whole package.

Newegg also has this combo deal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.592174

Is this setup a good one to consider? If anyone can give me any other recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it!

 

[mortonww]

Well, what's the setup for? What Sandy Bridge processor are you currently using? One option is to just continue using your faulty motherboard until new ones are available, then trade in.

 

[ryuukurisu]

Thanks for the reply! The setup is primarily for gaming, the processor I'm currently using is the Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

I was also considering waiting for the new one. Do you recommend saving the money and trading in?

 

[mortonww]

Yeah, that would probably be your best bet. The i5 2500k is faster than the i7 950. You'd have to trade in the motherboard, add a couple extra dollars to get the sabertooth, buy the new processor, sell the old processor, buy another stick of RAM for triple channel on x58 (not essential), just to get something old.

I would say stick with Sandy Bridge and just replace the motherboard when it's convenient for you.

 

[WR2]

I am now looking to replace it with perhaps something a bit better. I am considering upgrading to the 1366 socket series.

Hello ryuukurisu;

Most of us would consider that a downgrade. Did Asus/NewEgg not offer an option to replace the motherboard?
Comparison between Intel Core i7 950 - 3.06GHz vs Intel Core i7 2600K - 3.4GHz
Also consider that socket 1366 X-58 motherboards have no next gen CPU upgrade path.
The socket 1155 P67/H67 motherboards have a future upgrade path to the next gen Ivy Bridge CPUs.

 

[WR2]

http://event.asus.com/2011/SandyBridge/notice/
An open letter to ASUS customers and partners
Proactively responding to the Intel-identified Sandy Bridge chipset design error
Delivering a prompt recovery plan to customers, ASUS provides comprehensive return and replacement services for every product affected by this issue

 

[ryuukurisu]

well said. I think i'll stick with my current layout and wait for the new motherboards to come. Thanks all this has been very helpful!

 

[WR2]

I think that's the smart move.
The failure mode in the SATA 3GB/s controller is a fail over time situation. No immediate problems for average users.
The 6GB/s SATA controller is not affected.
And in the meantime you get to enjoy a really nice system.