Originally posted by PBE6Well according to the stuff you wrote about what you need the computer for, I can only advise you to look to get a socket 1136 CPU, which COULD come under the name Core i5 OR Core i7, like the Core i7 860. The "true" Core i7s are socket 1366 and have triple channel and are more expensive. You don't need that much grunt. Not many people do.
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Originally posted by hopscotchI was referring to the compensatory aspects of the 7-incher...I mean, the i7. What are the ladies going to say if I tell them that 5 is as big as it gets?
Well according to the stuff you wrote about what you need the computer for, I can only advise you to look to get a socket 1136 CPU, which COULD come under the name Core i5 OR Core i7, like the Core i7 860. The "true" Core i7s are socket 1366 and have triple channel and are more expensive. You don't need that much grunt. Not many people do.
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Originally posted by hopscotchsockets have nothing to do with why i5 and i7 are different. they just get upgraded as necessary.
Well according to the stuff you wrote about what you need the computer for, I can only advise you to look to get a socket 1136 CPU, which COULD come under the name Core i5 OR Core i7, like the Core i7 860. The "true" Core i7s are socket 1366 and have triple channel and are more expensive. You don't need that much grunt. Not many people do.
but let's cut through the architecture mumbo jumbo, and take a peak at how the processors stack up against each other:
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2009-desktop-cpu-charts-update-1/3DMark-Vantage-1.0.2-CPU,1398.html
too bad tomshardware doesn't carry a comprehensive chart for ALL processors anymore, but I think the 2009 update is close enough to our purposes. (I didn't try that hard though, skimmed through 4 or 5 benchmark tests only...)
after clicking around several cpu-intensive tests, I didn't find a SINGLE case of an i5 outperforming an i7. add to that the cost argument, and there's no reason to 'buy the fiat'. buy the cheap ferrari, it's a steal.
that is all.
Originally posted by wormwoodInteresting! Riposte, anyone?
sockets have nothing to do with why i5 and i7 are different. they just get upgraded as necessary.
but let's cut through the architecture mumbo jumbo, and take a peak at how the processors stack up against each other:
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2009-desktop-cpu-charts-update-1/3DMark-Vantage-1.0.2-CPU,1398.html
too bad tomshardware doesn't ...[text shortened]... re's no reason to 'buy the fiat'. buy the cheap ferrari, it's a steal.
that is all.
Originally posted by hopscotchI don't follow the hardware closely these days. I thought all i7's support triple channel?
Well according to the stuff you wrote about what you need the computer for, I can only advise you to look to get a socket 1136 CPU, which COULD come under the name Core i5 OR Core i7, like the Core i7 860. The "true" Core i7s are socket 1366 and have triple channel and are more expensive. You don't need that much grunt. Not many people do.
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Originally posted by PhlabibitI only participate in the ones I feel like participating in, but thank you for your kind and gracious offer, my little ball of hate, I think you're becoming a little passive. 😉
Come on VR, there's a few threads here in general you haven't blessed with your presence and nearly 59 in culture.
Spread the wealth, you're on a roll today.
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Next time, I may turn on my sarcasm detector, it is hard to tell from the tone of the typed words.
Good luck with the re-finishing job in your kitchen! 😉
Originally posted by wormwoodHi...
sockets have nothing to do with why i5 and i7 are different. they just get upgraded as necessary.
but let's cut through the architecture mumbo jumbo, and take a peak at how the processors stack up against each other:
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2009-desktop-cpu-charts-update-1/3DMark-Vantage-1.0.2-CPU,1398.html
too bad tomshardware doesn't ...[text shortened]... re's no reason to 'buy the fiat'. buy the cheap ferrari, it's a steal.
that is all.
PBE6 wrote:
I'm really just going to use this computer to surf the interwebz and watch video on my TV.And you're bringing out benchmark statistics. Obviously, OBVIOUSLYYYYY a Core i7 is going to be faster than a Core i5. But does PBE6 really need an expensive Core i7? No.
PBE6, please have a look over here:
http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/intel-core-i7-vs-i5-vs-i3/
http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/intel-core-i7-vs-i5-vs-i3-part-2/
sockets have nothing to do with why i5 and i7 are different. they just get upgraded as necessary.With what? Magic processor juice? Sockets are one of many reasons why they're different.