Ssd for gaming system?

[pnico]

hi guys,

I've got what I think is a pretty high end gaming system. A friend of mine suggested to top it off, I should upgrade the hard drive to ssd from what I currently have a 7200rpm sata 1tb drive..

other than loading and booting will this effect gaming at all? is it a worthwhile investment?

so far ive got
i7 950
12 gig ram
dual 5970
asus pt6 deluxe v2 board..

 

[BradyT88]

Wow, the i3 530 beating out those two, really? That guy is smoking something.

 

[builderbobftw]

I want some of whatever he's got....

Stupid Fanboy.

 

[BradyT88]

Sarcasm on/ Hey come on, it's newer so it's better. Who cares that it's only a dual core, aimed for non-enthusiasts. /sarcasm off. Hahahahahahaha.

 

[builderbobftw]

Yeah, Lol. He thinks 4 thread=4 cores lol.

The i3-530 is like a Triple core AMD, not a Quad core AMD.

Silly noob.

 

[blackhawk1928]

speaking of i3 a friend of mine has it, he isn't a gamer, just a casual user, all i can say is i3 is no slouch, they are monster dual core cpu's not to be under estimated. seriously its not meant for enthusiasts but if you want a home PC/server or for media casually to be a workhorse, an i3 is definatly no slouch and comes at a very good price.

 

[builderbobftw]

Yeh, the i3 is good, but the guy said the i3 beat the 965 and the QX9770, Wich is total bull.

 

[blackhawk1928]

^lolz he is on drugs, the guy who said that.

 

[BradyT88]

Yeah, I mean in theory it operates as a quad core, but its more in a multitasking way. If I remember correctly, the idea intel had when they first introduced Hyperthreading, back in the P4 days, they were trying to find a more efficient for a core to operate. The issue then as is the quad core argument now, is that very very few programs took advantage of it. In the end though an I3 530 is still a dual core, and when maxed out you have 4 threads that are running at 50% of what a true quad cores threads are running at when maxed out.

 

[builderbobftw]

Yeh, But even in Muti threaded apps (7wip) It still loses to the CPUs he told me the i3 beats.....

And the drug he was on is called "Fanboiism, Paronia, and low self esteem cuasing a need to brag about how awesome ones computer is, even when it's not"

Some potent stuff right there.

 

[blackhawk1928]

Yeah, I mean in theory it operates as a quad core, but its more in a multitasking way. If I remember correctly, the idea intel had when they first introduced Hyperthreading, back in the P4 days, they were trying to find a more efficient for a core to operate. The issue then as is the quad core argument now, is that very very few programs took advantage of it. In the end though an I3 530 is still a dual core, and when maxed out you have 4 threads that are running at 50% of what a true quad cores threads are running at when maxed out.

I agree, but a same clocked quad core and dual core...the quad would be better even the application uses 2 cores becuase you can detitcated 2 cores for the app while using the other 2 for background processes/services and other tasks

 

[builderbobftw]

The i3 is a dual core trying to be a quad core.

Preformance wise it's similar to the 720 BE.

 

[notty22]

I agree, but a same clocked quad core and dual core...the quad would be better even the application uses 2 cores becuase you can detitcated 2 cores for the app while using the other 2 for background processes/services and other tasks

I agree with your scenario. The hyper threaded i5 dual cores, especially at 4.4 ghz is a nice chip. It just is not going to be 'better' than a true quad core EVER. Windows itself, background services, your web browsers benefit from hyperthreading. Hocp explains it well, they say the o/c HP dual core feels very much like a o/c modern quad navigating around, but when serious load from games or apps is needed, its going to show it weaknesses.

 

[builderbobftw]

Notty, The only 32nm chip I like is the i3-530, the others are overpriced.

The i5-661 is more expensive and slower than a i5-750.

 

[notty22]

They are all saddled with the igp, skewing their value. I agree the under 100 dollar one is the most attractive. Microcenter sells 2 models at a steep discount. I live in MA, I saw you mention you live in the NE as well ?

edit: Wow GRABS HEAD, Microcenter is selling the i7 920 for 179.99 , walk in only.
Thats incredible.

 

[builderbobftw]

I think the 200$ 930 is better than the 180$ 920.

 

[BradyT88]

And the drug he was on is called "Fanboiism, Paronia, and low self esteem cuasing a need to brag about how awesome ones computer is, even when it's not"

Some potent stuff right there.

Hahaha...so true!