[RESOLVED] About Pentium 4's socket?

[Ebu]

Hey Everyone,
I was planning on building a computer for someone soon who like to upgrade every year or so, and I was wondering: When is Intel going to switch sockets for the P4? Because, I read somewere that when they switch, this socket will be stuck at whatever speed they leave off at with that socket. So, any ideas? Much appreciated. -Ebu

[MDD1963]

The general consensus is that the current socket format indeed dies at present speeds, i.e, 1700 MHz, with the newer socket debuting later this summer/fall at possibly 2.0 GHz.

[ephmynus]

I'd say stick with what works. When intel comes out with their new socket... talk about overpriced. The person you are speaking about doesn't seem to be to money-concious but he'll be saving a lot if you go with what's on the market now and not what will be on the market soon. Just my $.02.

[Ebu]

Ok, but do you have an idea on how much more they will cost?