- Apr 13, 2009
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Alright, so i have spent many hours in these forums planning a core i7 build. I have a very solid build, but i am having second thoughts on whether or not i need this much computing power(and whether or not i should spend that much money). Here is the link if you want to see the build:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=31&post=263955&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0"e_only=0&new=0&nojs=0
I have changed a few of those parts since then, but most of it is the same and the total will come out right around $1500
I am considering changing because of the fact that there are some pretty good prices on processors out there, and i still haven't seen a decrease on price in i7 processors/mobos. So before i tell you guys a little more about what i plan on using this computer for, I will ask my question.
Should i stick with my i7 setup, or should i step down to a socket AM3 AMD processor? I know there are other quad cores from intel, but i would like to get the new ddr3 memory technology. Also, i think if anything i want a quad core solution just for future proofing sake. I am tempted to get a cheap triple core AM3 from AMD, but i feel that the market is moving towards more cores.
Ok so now a little more about what this computer will be used for...
I am a student that will use all of the Microsoft Office programs as well as a LITTLE bit of MatLab. I do a lot of internet surfing of course, and i really want something that will give me great gaming performance (yes i know most of that comes from the GPU).
I had previously justified my buying an i7 with the reason that it would make audio/video encoding faster. However, after thinking about it, i really don't do much of that at all.
So will I see any real performance increases in daily computing tasks/gaming by getting the i7 over the latest cpu from AMD? My maximum budget is still $1500, but if i can end up saving a good amount of money then that would make me happy.
If the consensus here is that i should switch to AMD, then could you guys tell me some good cpu/motherboard combinations (also what RAM and cpu cooler to buy)? I would like to do some moderate overclocks (probably nothing reaching 4 GHz).
Keep in mind that i have spent a lot of time researching the i7, and that because of that i feel like i almost have to get the i7. If someone could knock some sense into me then i would greatly appreciate it
Also if people in here end up telling me that i should go with AMD, I am going to make another thread with a build list so that i can get advice there on all of the other parts to buy. Therefore, spend more time giving me advice on which processor to buy and then if you guys wish to help me further you can post in my next thread
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=31&post=263955&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0"e_only=0&new=0&nojs=0
I have changed a few of those parts since then, but most of it is the same and the total will come out right around $1500
I am considering changing because of the fact that there are some pretty good prices on processors out there, and i still haven't seen a decrease on price in i7 processors/mobos. So before i tell you guys a little more about what i plan on using this computer for, I will ask my question.
Should i stick with my i7 setup, or should i step down to a socket AM3 AMD processor? I know there are other quad cores from intel, but i would like to get the new ddr3 memory technology. Also, i think if anything i want a quad core solution just for future proofing sake. I am tempted to get a cheap triple core AM3 from AMD, but i feel that the market is moving towards more cores.
Ok so now a little more about what this computer will be used for...
I am a student that will use all of the Microsoft Office programs as well as a LITTLE bit of MatLab. I do a lot of internet surfing of course, and i really want something that will give me great gaming performance (yes i know most of that comes from the GPU).
I had previously justified my buying an i7 with the reason that it would make audio/video encoding faster. However, after thinking about it, i really don't do much of that at all.
So will I see any real performance increases in daily computing tasks/gaming by getting the i7 over the latest cpu from AMD? My maximum budget is still $1500, but if i can end up saving a good amount of money then that would make me happy.
If the consensus here is that i should switch to AMD, then could you guys tell me some good cpu/motherboard combinations (also what RAM and cpu cooler to buy)? I would like to do some moderate overclocks (probably nothing reaching 4 GHz).
Keep in mind that i have spent a lot of time researching the i7, and that because of that i feel like i almost have to get the i7. If someone could knock some sense into me then i would greatly appreciate it
Also if people in here end up telling me that i should go with AMD, I am going to make another thread with a build list so that i can get advice there on all of the other parts to buy. Therefore, spend more time giving me advice on which processor to buy and then if you guys wish to help me further you can post in my next thread
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