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716917 2008-11-03 09:36:00 Hey,

So I'm looking a building a computer but not sure what to do about a cpu since intel is realeasing/has released their new Bloomfield chips.

Basically, around the $500/600 mark I can get either:
Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz quad core CPU Socket LGA1366

or:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550, 2.83GHz Quad Core
Intel Core 2 Duo E8600, 3.33GHz dual core 6MB 45nm

What would you recommend out of those 3 there and why? What is the difference between the Quad/Duo LGA775 in terms of performance?

They system will be used for gaming, maybe some light database work but will have virtual servers running on it too. Along with some programming etc.

Thanks in advance,



Gregor 		WarNox (8772)
716918 2008-11-03 09:42:00 IMO I suggest the dual core, as not many games/applications will take full advantage of all 4 cores.

By virtual servers you mean something like virtual machines?
Not sure if VMs will take advantage of all 4 cores 		Blam (54)
716919 2008-11-03 09:47:00 I'd go for the i7, just so I could play around with it.

Remember you've still got to buy the board, and the triple channel DDR3 so it's not quite as simple as deciding between sockets. And if you want to OC you won't have a clue how, as everything is changing.

Also bear in mind that 2.66Ghz i7 isn't the same as you know with LGA775. They're quite a bit more powerful per clock. 		Thebananamonkey (7741)
716920 2008-11-03 09:54:00 Yes, virtual machines.

Without overclocking (which I'm not too fussed about for now), would a Core2 Duo system run a given game better than a Core2 Quad core? If the game isn't designed to take advantage of all 4 cores.

Because if they would run it the same I would spend the extra $100 to make sure my system is a bit more 'future proof'.

Would you say this is not a good time to go building a computer? But suppose you can always say that heh

Thanks again. 		WarNox (8772)
716921 2008-11-03 10:03:00 Prices seem to be rising.
Economy problems I think:p

I reckon it would be the same speed with the i7 and C2D
but the C2D would prob be faster than the quad 		Blam (54)
716922 2008-11-03 10:04:00 If memory serves the Core i7 does up to 30% better than competing Core 2 Quads in initial tests. Correct me if I'm wrong, though. I read the benchmarks a week ago I think in a rush. qazwsxokmijn (102)
716923 2008-11-03 10:18:00 If memory serves the Core i7 does up to 30% better than competing Core 2 Quads in initial tests. Correct me if I'm wrong, though. I read the benchmarks a week ago I think in a rush.

If thats correct, then definitely get the i7:thumbs: 		Blam (54)
716924 2008-11-03 10:26:00 Ok I've definitely decided on the Quad v Duo but not not sure on the i7 :S

I'll have a look for those benchmarks.

But then won't all the other components for the i7 be more expensive? And less choice. As currently there is only 1 motherboard on pricespy. 		WarNox (8772)
716925 2008-11-03 10:39:00 Depends on your budget really Blam (54)
716926 2008-11-03 10:45:00 Depends on your budget, but the i7 is substantially better - if you are happy to spend the $$, then get it. Just remember that you'll also need to buy DDR3 memory, and a board with the right socket & chipset. Erayd (23)
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