Help with CPU/Motherboard Selection

[Fridericus Rex]

I am in the process of updating my computer and deliberating between two set-ups:

1. Intel Core i7-2600K, Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz,
MB: MSI H67MA-E45 LGA

2. Intel Core i7-950, 3.06GHz, 8M, L3
MB: ASUS Rampage III Gene LGA

Any thoughts or recommendations on these 2 setups?

They are intended for a Micro setup - so heat development in important. Both CPUs are similar in price.

Do you have a better suggestion?

Your advise is greatly appreciated.

[Bolkonsky]

I'd skip the Sandy Bridge just because it's new. Chances are there'll be some compatibility issues, and they'll release a new version of it a year or so down the road, and you'll be stuck with an obsolete one. It's a common trend when introducing new technology. That's what happened to me with my Pentium Dual Core.

[nightwar]

1. Intel Core i7-2600K, Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz,
MB: MSI H67MA-E45 LGA
NOOO Get this one itll run cooler/less power and be 20% faster and Youll be able to OC to 4+ghz easy.