Also, if I want to upgrade to 2700k now, i'll have to change my motherboard too, since it needs 1155 socket.I don't know what type of socket ivy bridge will use but i don't want to change my motherboard once again when they are released. So maybe waiting for the ivybridge, and upgrading both CPU and motherboard when it comes out is a better way to go.

Ivybridge CPUs use the LGA1155 socket, same as Sandybridge. Your motherboard would handle either just fine.BTW, I've just built a Sandybridge i5 2500K system which is now overclocked to a modest 4.4 GHz and paired with a 570 GTX. It is a fantastic imporvement over my quadcore 9550/275 GTX which was overclocked to 3.6 GHz.

Ivybridge CPUs use the LGA1155 socket, same as Sandybridge. Your motherboard would handle either just fine.

Actually Wayne, i have heard rumors that the ivy bridge may not be compatible with our existing P67 & Z68 boards.

Actually Wayne, i have heard rumors that the ivy bridge may not be compatible with our existing P67 & Z68 boards.

That would be sad. I saw a post yesterday direct from ASROCK support that said Ivy Bridge would be compatible with at least Z68 and not to worry.

Some 1155 boards will require a firmware update. Aside from that they are compatible

Some 1155 boards will require a firmware update. Aside from that they are compatible

Hope you are right there Kenneth. That would make my next upgrade a tad cheaper than the last one.

I can't promise that ALL p67/z68 boards will support them, but I remember reading an article/pr saying there would be at least some compatibility.