Core i7 920 or Core i7 860?

[wahjahka]

whats the difference? is the the 920 a better buy? they are both priced about the same, the 860 is $10 more on newegg.

 

[jj463rd]

The 920 uses more expensive motherboards and triple channel memory.
It performs a little better (not much) with multiple graphics cards.
The 860 uses dual channel memory and is a cheaper build overall.
The i7 860 uses a P55 motherboard and the el cheapo ones can be had for under $100 although generally I dislike motherboards that are too cheap (less quality,features etc)
Also the 860 has a much lower TPD.
X58's boards will (It is claimed) support the über expensive future Gulftown CPU.
Not much difference but some.

 

[wahjahka]

The 920 uses more expensive motherboards and triple channel memory.
It performs a little better (not much) with multiple graphics cards.
The 860 uses dual channel memory and is a cheaper build overall.
The i7 860 uses a P55 motherboard and the el cheapo ones can be had for under $100 although generally I dislike motherboards that are too cheap (less quality,features etc)
Also the 860 has a much lower TPD.
X58's boards will (It is claimed) support the über expensive future Gulftown CPU.
Not much difference but some.

hmm, interesting, still getting a 920, but thanks for clearing that up

 

[jj463rd]

Well you can't go wrong with the i7 920 (one of the best bangs per buck and one of the highest performers out there) just make sure you get a case with great cooling and pick out a great high end aftermarket air cooling fan/ heatsink for it.