https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:39:17 +0000 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:06:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1693 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=9015&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#9015 Author: parsec
Subject: 1693
Posted: 23 Jan 2016 at 11:06am

Broadwell-E was delayed by Intel until Q2 of 2016, meaning sometime after April 1, 2016.

I'm sure the UEFI/BIOS updates for X99 boards for Broadwell-E will be available before these processors are released.

There will be four Broadwell-E HEDT processors this time. Two 6 core models, one 8 core, and the first Intel consumer 10 core CPU, the i7-6950X. All are still rated at 140W TDP.

The top of the line HEDT i7- X processors are always at least $1K, but since Broadwell Mainstream processors tend to be pricey, would I be surprised if the i7-6950X was ~$1.5K? Nope.
]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:06:22 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=9015&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#9015 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=8197&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#8197 Author: wardog
Subject: 1693
Posted: 10 Jan 2016 at 8:01pm

C4PPY wrote: Is the BIOS update for the current X99 be ready for Broadwell-E launch?

You could probably bet your last dollar on it. If not at launch date very soon thereafter.

Again, I haven't read anything lately that implies a refresh board. Early on the speculation ran that way but lately I've read all X99/2011-3 boards will support it.

Two generations per socket has been the rule. Yet knowing Intel lately ...........
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Subject: 1693
Posted: 10 Jan 2016 at 7:52pm

I already have 2,5x X99 platforms in the house, and one of them would be upgraded to Broadwell-E.
Was just curious about if i need a refresh board or it would support it with a BIOS update.

Is the BIOS update for the current X99 be ready for Broadwell-E launch?
]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2016 19:52:30 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=8196&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#8196 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=8143&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#8143 Author: wardog
Subject: 1693
Posted: 09 Jan 2016 at 5:49pm

Don't misunderstand me, Broardwell-E is great/awesome.

But if I myself had a need that could be postponed, IMO Skylake-E is worth waiting over.
]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2016 17:49:49 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=8143&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#8143 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=8142&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#8142 Author: wardog
Subject: 1693
Posted: 09 Jan 2016 at 5:45pm

From what I've read on the internet the Broadwell-E's will be supported on the current X99/2011-3 boards. With a BIOS update of course.

But with Skylake-E somewhere near, why not wait? I haven't read that many glowing reports on Broadwell-E other than skip it and hold out for Skylake-E.

Some serious money to chance being disappointed in expectations. Skylake-E on the other hand is a generation newer and with that comes much greater prospects/expectations
]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2016 17:45:04 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=8142&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#8142 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1693&PID=8140&title=x99eitx-ac-broadwelle#8140 Author: C4PPY
Subject: 1693
Posted: 09 Jan 2016 at 5:24pm

Hi Asrock!

Will there be support for Broadwell-E on this or other of your current X99 boards?


Best Regards
C4PPY

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