Socket 775 life span question

[FeRaL]

When Nehalem comes out how long can we expect to see the current processors to stay on the market, and how long can we expect to see LGA775 boards still available. I have been out of the market for a few years and do not know much about Intel's practices.

Of course I don't expect anyone to give me an exact estimate as past performance does not guarantee future performance. I'm just looking for a ball park figure.

I want to build a new PC soon, I'm still on an Athlon XP 2500+ mobile, and don't know if I should hop on an soon to be extinct socket type or If I should wait out the summer for the new generation to hit the market...

Thanks in advance.

[stev]

Personally, Intel may not make any quick moves in the very near future since AMD is still lagging behind.

In many instances, Intel needs AMD in the market place. Both set the pace of things to come for the future. If one is behind, it gives the other the ability to keep cranking out their products to make more money.

When AMD starts making headway, Intel will make a bold move to push forward more so again.

Yes, 775 is nearing an end of life. This year and into the next things will change once more.

[ibleet]

We all need AMD in the marketplace, its the only thing that keeps Intel from having a monopoly and price gouging us all to death. And yes, it keeps Intel on their toes trying to stay a step ahead.

Things may change by the end of this year, but socket 775 cpu's are far and away a superior to your current AMD system anyway. If you want to go that route, I would just do it. Don't play the waiting game, because in most instances, its just not worth it. Every time I've done it in the past, I've regretted it.

When the new socket does come out and Intel begins making new CPU's for it, they will be priced outrageously anyway, so you either pony up a lot more dough, or you end up waiting even longer for the prices to drop.