Deciding on a new CPU for P6N Diamond

Hi all,
I'm looking at upgrading my cpu before moving to vista. I'd like to get a nice extreme edition since this is my dream pc. I'm pretty sure the QX6850 will work with it, but has anyone tried the QX9650? I saw some of the other Yorkfield processors are under testing and will most likely work with the latest bios, except the QX9650. I'd be will to buy the processor and wait for the next bios update, but I'm not sure if the next bios update will add support for that processor.
Thanks

Sorry for the bad news, but the P6N Diamond will NOT support any Yorkfield processors in the future. Future bios updates will only support Wolfdale processors...not the new quad core series..:( If you want to run a 45nm CPU, you will need to stick with a dual core or update to the 780i or 750i board. Bummer.
Paul

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( My system specs are in the signature )
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Thanks greatly.
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Mark,
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