Despite apparent issues surrounding the X79 platform, DonanimHaber have put the dates for release of Intel's Sandy Bridge-E CPUs between working week 46-47 with the date of the 15th of November being the expected day.
Expected Chips for release include the Core i7 3820 ($294), 3930K ($583) and the flagship i7 3960X ($999). Sandy Bridge-E is expected to be around 15% faster than the i7 990X.
Information on the SB-E CPUs, only K and X series CPUs are unlocked
Performance expectations of the i7 3960X vs i7 990X
Details of the X79 platform
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