I am trying to build my own PC configuration from scratch, and I require some advice from you pro's on the same.
My Target Usage is the following,
1. Hi-Def Entertainment (1080p).
2. Hi-Def Gaming (I am Not a hard core gamer. I play from time to time.).
3. Might rip movies from time to time.
4. And I like to have high resolution. Would probably go for much higher than 1920x1080. (Will live with my current display for a while)
Please Note: This is mostly a One time investment. Not very keen to upgrade my PC every 6 months. (I have lived with a P2 for 6 yrs, and P4 for like 4 years, with minor upgrades, ....so you can Imagine where I live ). I wouldn't mind spending a little more and be prepared for advancement in technology, as I do not want to upgrade anytime soon.
Did quite a bit of reading, and of course some more reading to go as I proceed. I was able to come with a choice of processor's.
(a). i5-760.
(b). i7-950.
My Questions:
1. What should be my choice here?
Should I go for i7 considering that I do not intend to upgrade anytime soon.
2. How about AMD X6 1055T or 1090T or 1100T (Price is on par with i5-760), or is Intel a better choice?
3. Processors like i5-2500 & i7-2600, come with graphics integrated in the CPU. How good are these? Will they have any long term issues (like thermal)? Would you recommend buying this with graphics integrated, or do I go for one where I have a graphics card separate?
My Target Usage is the following,
1. Hi-Def Entertainment (1080p).
2. Hi-Def Gaming (I am Not a hard core gamer. I play from time to time.).
3. Might rip movies from time to time.
4. And I like to have high resolution. Would probably go for much higher than 1920x1080. (Will live with my current display for a while)
Please Note: This is mostly a One time investment. Not very keen to upgrade my PC every 6 months. (I have lived with a P2 for 6 yrs, and P4 for like 4 years, with minor upgrades, ....so you can Imagine where I live ). I wouldn't mind spending a little more and be prepared for advancement in technology, as I do not want to upgrade anytime soon.
Did quite a bit of reading, and of course some more reading to go as I proceed. I was able to come with a choice of processor's.
(a). i5-760.
(b). i7-950.
My Questions:
1. What should be my choice here?
Should I go for i7 considering that I do not intend to upgrade anytime soon.
2. How about AMD X6 1055T or 1090T or 1100T (Price is on par with i5-760), or is Intel a better choice?
3. Processors like i5-2500 & i7-2600, come with graphics integrated in the CPU. How good are these? Will they have any long term issues (like thermal)? Would you recommend buying this with graphics integrated, or do I go for one where I have a graphics card separate?