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11-19-2008, 02:23 PM
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Intel Core i7
I was thinking about getting a new PC with the new Intel Core i7 processor - does anyone think it's worth getting?
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11-20-2008, 09:46 PM
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What you gonna use it for? If your gonna use it for gaming, then there's not much point. Better off getting a 775 system instead.
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11-21-2008, 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Matsta
What you gonna use it for? If your gonna use it for gaming, then there's not much point. Better off getting a 775 system instead.
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Why would it not be good for gaming? It's actually pretty much focused on improving gaming.
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11-22-2008, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucas
Why would it not be good for gaming? It's actually pretty much focused on improving gaming.
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Ahh no. Core i7 was more designed as a professional board. It was not designed with gaming in mind. Yes it can overclock but still it is more of a 'professional' chip/mobo.
Unless you have CS4, Photoshop cannot utilize a quad, so a dual core will do just fine.
Here's what I would recommend.
Intel Core 2 Duo e8400
Thermaltake Ultra 120 (depending on if your Overclocking)
Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L or Asus P5Q Pro
Antec 300
Corsair VX550W
WD 640GB HD (maybe 2 in raid 0?)
4gb of 1066mhz ram (depends if your overclocking, if your not, put some money on CAS4 RAM)
For graphics it depends on what you want.
If you have a 24" monitor, either get a 4870 1gb or a GTX 260+ 216
if your monitor is smaller, get a 4850 (look at the new sapphire model, it's got a nice cooler)
Yea that's it
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11-25-2008, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Matsta
Ahh no. Core i7 was more designed as a professional board. It was not designed with gaming in mind. Yes it can overclock but still it is more of a 'professional' chip/mobo.
Unless you have CS4, Photoshop can utilize a quad, so a dual core will do just fine.
Here's what I would recommend.
Intel Core 2 Duo e8400
Thermaltake Ultra 120 (depending on if your Overclocking)
Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L or Asus P5Q Pro
Antec 300
Corsair VX550W
WD 640GB HD (maybe 2 in raid 0?)
4gb of 1066mhz ram (depends if your overclocking, if your not, put some money on CAS4 RAM)
For graphics it depends on what you want.
If you have a 24" monitor, either get a 4870 1gb or a GTX 260+ 216
if your monitor is smaller, get a 4850 (look at the new sapphire model, it's got a nice cooler)
Yea that's it
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Haha, thank you for the very precise details on what to get. I'm definately going to pick up a few of the components you mentioned - I guess I should just stick with a dual core for now seeing as I don't do too much gaming.
Thanks Matsta!
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11-29-2008, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 6creations
Haha, thank you for the very precise details on what to get. I'm definately going to pick up a few of the components you mentioned - I guess I should just stick with a dual core for now seeing as I don't do too much gaming.
Thanks Matsta!
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Anytime dude
Actually, I would get a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P, just saw some reviews and the board runs pretty cool, so you can OC it pretty hard. Plus it's about $100US so it's still quite cheap.
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12-04-2008, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Matsta
Ahh no. Core i7 was more designed as a professional board. It was not designed with gaming in mind. Yes it can overclock but still it is more of a 'professional' chip/mobo.
Unless you have CS4, Photoshop cannot utilize a quad, so a dual core will do just fine.
Here's what I would recommend.
Intel Core 2 Duo e8400
Thermaltake Ultra 120 (depending on if your Overclocking)
Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L or Asus P5Q Pro
Antec 300
Corsair VX550W
WD 640GB HD (maybe 2 in raid 0?)
4gb of 1066mhz ram (depends if your overclocking, if your not, put some money on CAS4 RAM)
For graphics it depends on what you want.
If you have a 24" monitor, either get a 4870 1gb or a GTX 260+ 216
if your monitor is smaller, get a 4850 (look at the new sapphire model, it's got a nice cooler)
Yea that's it
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You pretty much listed the exact system I just ordered lol
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11-20-2008, 11:13 PM
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Depends on your current system, budget, needs etc
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11-21-2008, 01:52 AM
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We need more information. To give you an answer would be like answering "I am looking at a Ford, should I buy it?"
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11-21-2008, 06:38 PM
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For the most part: - Browse the net via Firefox
- Use Photoshop (CS2)
- Looking to start playing a MMORPG such as Lineage II maybe.
I want: - To be able to run an OS with absolute minimal loading time and resource hogging
- All functions should be swift and minimal crashing due to processing/memory load
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