Is it wise to buy a x58 chipset mobo? (Gaming)

RFM1997

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Hello,

I decided to upgrade my rig using some parts of my previous pre-built computer, the Elite Pavillion m9665pt.

The problem is that the I7 core 920 it packs, is a Socket 1366 LGA cpu, my current motherboard is a Pegatron Truckee (chipset x58) (American Megatrends).

Is buying a x58 mobo a bad decision? Since there is the new chipset (Sandy Bridge)

I use my pc for gaming.

Looking forward for a reply

 
The 920 is still good CPU, if you want to upgrade but there is no much the X58 motherboard to choose now. Also you may need the case too, because the case from HP maybe don't fit with the new board.
Here is the review for the Intel DX58SO2 LGA 1366 X58 Motherboard, http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/03/28/intel_dx58so2_lga_1366_x58_motherboard_review/#.UT9UTTdgKCk

And I only can find one in amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Intel-LGA1366-CrossFireX-Motherboard-BOXDX58OG/dp/B004FPYKPM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0

 
x58 at this point is still a strong chipset, but there is not only a single replacement since then...

You are correct about Sandy Bridge replacing it (P67, z68) and it's big LGA-2011 brother (X79)

But... that was replaced by Ivy Bridge (Z77)

and now the new Haswell (Z87) boards are starting to appear for the new chips coming out in the next few months.

So, while it is still a solid platform, it would probably be better to wait for the price drop after Z87 comes out, and get Z77 or just go all the way and get a Z87 system
 

genz

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I will add that Haswell is rumored to be arriving this summer. If you must then upgrade, but judging from your 920 you would be wise to wait, as Haswell may introduce newer better chips and at the very least reduce the price of an upgrade, or give you Ivy Bridge options in your price bracket.
 

RFM1997

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Thank you for your inputs, I've decided in buying a x58 mobo, since I just need a mobo that allows my 920 to unload it's true potential, which will last me some good years, and wont be a bottleneck to the future GTX 670 Power Edition GPU.