Which Processer?

zee90 · 03-02-11, 08:51 PM

Hi, I am currently looking at building my own PC. The main use of this PC will be gaming and normal everyday usage. I have been looking at two processors and I am not sure which one I should get. I have narrowed it down to the two I believe are fast, powerful and good value for money.

1) Intel i7 920 2.66Ghz 8MB Cache- This has become one of the standard i7 processors but its still is very powerful. Overclocking can take it to a potential 4.5Ghz. I saw them recently going for £170-190

2) Intel i5 2500k 'Sandy Bridge' 3.30Ghz 6MB Cache - This is the next generation of Intels i5 processors. Many computer magazines recommend this processor due to the speed and value. They have rated this very highly, which is why I am considering it. It can also be overclocked to 4.5Ghz. In terms of price it is very similar to the one above.

I am leaning towards the i7 just because its an i7 which is known to be more superior to the i5 lol. But this new i5 has really shown that it is faster and more powerful than the i7 920 and its near enough the same price. Im sure not many people would even notice the differenct when using the computer. Which is why I am asking for your opinions. Thanks

**MJ10** · 03-02-11, 09:45 PM

mine has the i5, and it's brilliant! Nuff said!

Neko · 04-02-11, 03:32 AM

Go with the i5 and spend the $$$ you save on a nice water-cooling rig to OC it to the max!

*is still on a Athelon64X2*

Ojaser6 · 04-02-11, 05:10 AM

Yeah go with the i5. However if price is a big factor, you should consider AMD.

corky20 · 04-02-11, 05:44 AM

Yep the new i5 looks good, go with it. I know it's tempting to go with the i7 just because it is an i7 but the new i5 looks like it performs better!

@Ojaser - Intel kicks AMD ass!

Ojaser6 · 04-02-11, 06:42 AM

lol corky

zee90 · 05-02-11, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Do you think that the cpu cooler that comes with the i5 is good enough considering I will also have a 1gb Nvidia graphics card that has its own cooler? I probably wont overclock just yet.

03-02-11, 08:51 PM	#1
zee90 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 234	Which Processer? Hi, I am currently looking at building my own PC. The main use of this PC will be gaming and normal everyday usage. I have been looking at two processors and I am not sure which one I should get. I have narrowed it down to the two I believe are fast, powerful and good value for money. 1) Intel i7 920 2.66Ghz 8MB Cache- This has become one of the standard i7 processors but its still is very powerful. Overclocking can take it to a potential 4.5Ghz. I saw them recently going for £170-190 2) Intel i5 2500k 'Sandy Bridge' 3.30Ghz 6MB Cache - This is the next generation of Intels i5 processors. Many computer magazines recommend this processor due to the speed and value. They have rated this very highly, which is why I am considering it. It can also be overclocked to 4.5Ghz. In terms of price it is very similar to the one above. I am leaning towards the i7 just because its an i7 which is known to be more superior to the i5 lol. But this new i5 has really shown that it is faster and more powerful than the i7 920 and its near enough the same price. Im sure not many people would even notice the differenct when using the computer. Which is why I am asking for your opinions. Thanks

03-02-11, 09:45 PM	#2
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04-02-11, 05:44 AM	#5
corky20 Free The Gadgets Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NI Posts: 4,776	Yep the new i5 looks good, go with it. I know it's tempting to go with the i7 just because it is an i7 but the new i5 looks like it performs better! @Ojaser - Intel kicks AMD ass! __________________ GADGETS - WANT TO MAKE A GUEST POST? PM ME! Spoiler Received: Playstation 3 80GB I Nintendo DS Lite I £522 Bank Transfer I Xbox 360 I Playstation 3 I £180 Bank Transfer I £350 Cheque I £85 Custom Order I Nintendo Wii I Xbox 360 Elite I £68 Amazon Voucher I £270 Cheque I £108 Bank Transfer I £68 Bank Transfer I PS3 Slim 120GB I £540 Bank Transfer I £1008 Bank Transfer I Panasonic 42" HD Ready Plasma TV I BaByliss I-Trim Stubble I Viewsonic 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor I Xbox 360 Tekken 6 I 100% Whey - Cookies N Cream I Mede8er Network Media Player I £1240 Bank Transfer I £342 Bank Transfer I £162 Bank Transfer I £51 Bank Transfer I £342 Bank Transfer I £198 Bank Transfer I £493 Bank Transfer I £170 Bank Transfer I Dog The Bounty Hunter Season 1-3 I Klipsch Image S4 Headphones I Kinect Sensor I Kinect Sports I Kinect TV Clip I £198 Bank Transfer I LG 50" Plasma Internet TV with Freeview HD I Dome AV TV Cabinet I £1054 Bank Transfer I Custom Order for Clothes I £255 Bank Transfer I £119 Bank Transfer TOTAL RECEIVED: £11655 @freethegadgets

04-02-11, 03:32 AM	#3
Neko iPod Nano 2GB Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 132	Go with the i5 and spend the $$$ you save on a nice water-cooling rig to OC it to the max! is still on a Athelon64X2

04-02-11, 05:10 AM	#4
Ojaser6 Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Urth Posts: 3,667	Yeah go with the i5. However if price is a big factor, you should consider AMD.

04-02-11, 06:42 AM	#6
Ojaser6 Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Urth Posts: 3,667	lol corky

05-02-11, 09:20 PM	#7
zee90 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 234	Thanks for the help guys. Do you think that the cpu cooler that comes with the i5 is good enough considering I will also have a 1gb Nvidia graphics card that has its own cooler? I probably wont overclock just yet.