New CPU!

[Schall]

So, I just ordered a GTX 460 and my next stop is to upgrade my cpu. I was thinking an i5, but is that future-sound? Meaning that it won't date itself too soon? Anyway, I won't be getting the cpu for at least a couple months(perhaps during the holidays), but is there any cpu that I should try to aim towards? Thanks for any contribution. Keep in mind I won't actually be ordering it for a while.

 

[VirusType2]

I really like the i5-760.

Future proof? I don't know. It should last years.

 

[Quixoticism]

The i5 760 is great as Virus suggested. Until Intel comes out with the new Sandy Bridge chips it's the best thing you can get for your money. So if you are upgrading now, go for it. If you're not in a rush it might be worth it to wait until the next wave comes in.

 

[Schall]

The i5 760 is great as Virus suggested. Until Intel comes out with the new Sandy Bridge chips it's the best thing you can get for your money. So if you are upgrading now, go for it. If you're not in a rush it might be worth it to wait until the next wave comes in.

That's sort of what I was thinking. Do you know if they are going to create a new kind of socket or will the current ones still be passable with new cpus? I'm not sure how LGA 1156 is going to hold up against the i7 sockets unless they release new LGA 1156 cpus.

 

[VirusType2]

The motherboards are like $80. **** it. Should last you plenty of years. Basically, until they release new consoles.(5-10 years). I don't understand the need for the upgrade path.

Anyway, Intel is talking about selling unlocking cards for like $50 to upgrade an already sold CPU. I don't know how I feel about that. It means they sell you something with a locked potential.

 

[unozero]

AMD all the way

 

[Sedako]

AMD all the way

If you're on a budget, yes. For those that want the best possible performance, AMD has nothing on Intel in the desktop market.

The i5 is an excellent chip with great over-clocking capabilities. Just make sure you plan on having to buy a new motherboard and RAM to go with it.

 

[unozero]

why spend $1200 when all you need to spend is $400

$200 for a top notch 6six core and another $200 for a topnotch Asus mobo.
If you want a top of the line Intel chip mobo they want $400 just for that...but yeah if you throw money down the toilet be my guest

 

[VirusType2]

Yeah, the i5-760 is faster than that 6 core, and is $200. And the motherboards are cheaper. (I got mine on sale: Motherboard, i5, and 4GB RAM, for $360)

So much for that argument, boss.

 

[Sedako]

why spend $1200 when all you need to spend is $400

$200 for a top notch 6six core and another $200 for a topnotch Asus mobo.
If you want a top of the line Intel chip mobo they want $400 just for that...but yeah if you throw money down the toilet be my guest

Where are you getting those price figures from? $1200 for an intel setup? Try $400 for an i5-750 that will outperform ANY AMD chip on the market, motherboard, and 4gb of RAM.

 

[VirusType2]

This is a set of benchmarks comparing the i5-760 ($199.99) and the AMD Phenom II x6 1055T ($195.99)*

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/191?vs=147

Do note that for many of those benchmarks, a lower score is better.


The 1055T did better than I expected, however, the i5-760 makes it look really bad when it comes to games, which I'm assuming is important here on a gaming forum. Shouldn't be a big surprise, as most games won't even use 4 cores, much less 6.

i5-760 (blue) vs. 1055T (black)


*newegg price


CryEngine 3 will make use of up to 8 cores (translated): http://translate.google.de/translat...rn-Optimierung/Action-Spiel/News/&sl=de&tl=en

 

[HDXX]

intel dominates amd

 

[unozero]

no-uh well cuz....
whatever

AMD for life

 

[VirusType2]

Use my promo code (I am a subscriber).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...710-Index-_-ProcessorsDesktops-_-19115067-L0E

Never seen it on sale that much before.


In case the image didn't show up, i5-760, $179.99, free shipping, promo code: EMCYTZT162

 

[Quixoticism]

That is a great deal! I'd get it if I could/needed it.

Anywho, Sandy Bridge is going to come out on a new socket, so you can't just upgrade the cpu. Right now 1156 holds up quite well to 1366 processors. I think that even the i7's platform is going to be refreshed with a new socket.