So whats the deal with x79.
I understand its using sandy bridge i7 chips but what about the memory, anything special?
how about speed vs a x58 board ( i picked x58 b/c im very familiar with them)?
what about new x79 compatible cpus vs x58 cpus (speed) ?
 
 
-thanks
 
 

Your original post was a bit scattered and tough to understand, let me see if I can pull out the crystal ball and reply with some information that you are actually looking for.
 
As far as memory goes, the X79 platform runs quad-channel memory as opposed to the tri-channel X58 runs. The CPU's available for X79 range from 6 core to 4 core, some unlocked and others not unlocked.  The most popular CPU for the X79 seems to be the 3930K based on price and performance.

alright this is what i was looking for.
what is IB-E?
will this platform be king for awhile like the x58 was or is there something better coming out real soon?

As mentioned there is nothing new that will replace LGA2011 anytime soon since IB-E isn't due until at least the second half of 2013.
 
As for what IB-E is, just think of it this way. IB-E is to IB just like how SB is to SB-E or:
 
SB -> SB-E
IB -> IB-E

ATGSteakHouse

Also, if you're looking for a board be sure to grab one with good customer support.  All the manufacturers are having issues with the new chipset.

 
This is what i was seeing a lot of, people have crazy problems with the x79. Is the platform even worth a upgrade from a x58 system at this current time?

seth89
This is what i was seeing a lot of, people have crazy problems with the x79. Is the platform even worth a upgrade from a x58 system at this current time?

 
I have not had any significant problems with the new platform but there is a bit of a learning curve as there are some new options compared to the x58 platform
 
One potential issue I see is that some people go with very high memory frequency kits upwards of 2400 MHz. In some cases this works with minimal adjustments but in other cases, people are unable to get this frequency stable. It is assumed that the board, BIOS, or memory kit is at fault. However, I think like the previous line of processors that there is going to be some variance between different IMCs. Some processors will be able to handle these high frequencies and others won't. Intel rates these new processors for up to 1600 MHz memory.
 
I think if you buy a decent board with a DDR3-1600 kit and overclock by multiplier that you should not have any significant issues. Keep the memory at or around 1.5v. I read from an Intel rep on another forum that safe DRAM voltage is 1.5v +- 5%. You could also buy a 2133 or 2400 MHz kit and underclock the memory while running tighter timings. Corsair even sells a 2133 MHz kit rated for 1.5v. My only other recommendation would be to take the time and learn about every BIOS option because there are many options.

Yes, also make sure you don't go for a board with under baked customer support (Google Is Your Friend).  And don't buy into a bunch of features that have no use - Pretty Bios, 64 GB Ram, Thermal Armor - etc. etc...

http://www.customerservicescoreboard.com/Asus
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ASUS
http://compreviews.about....upport/AsusSupport.htm
http://reviews.cnet.com/l...3121_7-34180959-2.html

Stick with what you like - don't let people supporting other hardware vendors come into the EVGA forums and make a decision for you.

^^^ There is a good solid build - and what's nice is I sleep well at night knowing EVGA will take care of issues I run into.
4.75 GHZ - 24/7 - Rock Solid.  I don't know why people come in here trumpeting other brands - it's almost like they are mad at themselves for leaving the family over a bunch of worthless "features".

I'd say Asus customer service speaks for itself - also if I was looking for the board with the most features (albeit mostly useless) it wouldn't be an Asus - it'd be an ASRock.

Agreed, I'm not sure when it became fashionable to recommend other motherboards in the EVGA forums - but it needs to stop.  Particularly when manufacturers with questionable customer support, like Asus are being recommended.  I will give EVGA credit though - most manufacturer forums will not allow you to mention other products (Asus & Corsair come to mind...).  Here they just don't care - they stand by their products and their capabilities.  If some goof wants to bring someone else up - let em.