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Phox I post too much Reputation: 110
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:07 am Post subject: Do you think that the Core 2 chips and LGA 775 are obsolete? |
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Discuss here. I think that while the Core 2 Quads (not so much the C2Ds) give just as good of a bang to the buck as newer intel processors, it's really hard to find a good motherboard with LGA 775. |
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Hero I'm a spammer Reputation: 79
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Yes. They are limited to upgrade, but then again, not really. Seems like Intel makes a new socket every time they make a new series, so technically every socket that doesn't run an i7 is obsolete. |
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kls85 I post too much Reputation: 22
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Socket 775 still has life in it since the current new Intel sockets are too expensive for the budget buyers.
For a cheap decent system (not bleeding edge) go with a socket 775, you get plenty of cheap CPUs and boards to choose from.
If your getting a quad, go with the newer socket instead. _________________
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Hero I'm a spammer Reputation: 79
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:31 am Post subject: |
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kls85 wrote: | Socket 775 still has life in it since the current new Intel sockets are too expensive for the budget buyers.
For a cheap decent system (not bleeding edge) go with a socket 775, you get plenty of cheap CPUs and boards to choose from.
If your getting a quad, go with the newer socket instead. | Is this to say core 2 quads are garbage? |
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kls85 I post too much Reputation: 22
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Hero wrote: | kls85 wrote: | Socket 775 still has life in it since the current new Intel sockets are too expensive for the budget buyers.
For a cheap decent system (not bleeding edge) go with a socket 775, you get plenty of cheap CPUs and boards to choose from.
If your getting a quad, go with the newer socket instead. | Is this to say core 2 quads are garbage? |
My system is still running on a socket 775 along with a quad core CPU (X3350) and got that for 3+ years ago. For users getting a brand new system, it's better off they invest in a newer socket if they are planning to go with a quad as it has new features and higher upgrade path. _________________
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Shota Grandmaster Cheater Supreme Reputation: 6
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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:08 am Post subject: |
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For upgrading from Core2duo > quad. Nope
For a complete new system. Damn you just went full retarded.
Also, sometimes large retailer offers B&M deals with leftover that's fucking cheap, ($100 for ep45 ud3p+e7500,$150forq6600, etc)
Still not going to jump from my 775 yet, as i'm waiting for new Intel line-up next year, or better AMD lineup that's more power efficient. _________________
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kls85 I post too much Reputation: 22
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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:45 am Post subject: |
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If I we're to get a brand new high-end system why would I spend my hard earn money on old stuffs while I can spend a few hundred more on the most current technology without breaking my bank?
Besides I don't scavenge hunt like you do and running all over the place for the sake of saving a few dollars.
BTW: the Q6600 is by far one of the best CPUs, but it's damn fucking old and to get a brand new system on that is "fully retarded"!
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BreakinGods How do I cheat? Reputation: 17
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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:28 am Post subject: |
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Sounds great to me, but only if you don't think you'll need a better one. It's all about what you want to run. I have a Pentium 4 and it works fine for what I do on my computer. |
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DarkEnvy Grandmaster Cheater Reputation: -1
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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:44 am Post subject: |
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So Gone wrote: | Sounds great to me, but only if you don't think you'll need a better one. It's all about what you want to run. I have a Pentium 4 and it works fine for what I do on my computer. |
Same thing. Im running my AMD Athlon X2 fine with borderlands maxed out. It depends on what you are doing? Gaming wise i sometimes think its a overkill. The thing is the more up to date things are the longer they last in the long run. _________________
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BreakinGods How do I cheat? Reputation: 17
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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:51 am Post subject: |
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DarkEnvy wrote: | So Gone wrote: | Sounds great to me, but only if you don't think you'll need a better one. It's all about what you want to run. I have a Pentium 4 and it works fine for what I do on my computer. |
Same thing. Im running my AMD Athlon X2 fine with borderlands maxed out. It depends on what you are doing? Gaming wise i sometimes think its a overkill. The thing is the more up to date things are the longer they last in the long run. | Yea you're right even running the best games isn't much different as long as your processor isn't just plain useless. Having a quad is not necessary. |
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superweapons Grandmaster Cheater Supreme Reputation: 2
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Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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My Q6600 is still chugging along nicely. I would like something better for After Effects though: with complex HD projects, RAM previews can slow to a crawl. I personally still don't see i7 being fast enough to justify an entire platform switch. Maybe Sandy Bridge or AMD Bulldozer will impress me enough to make a leap. _________________
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Cheetah I post too much Reputation: 0
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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Obsolete yes, but far from useless. You'd be surprised how many people still buy used Pentium 4 systems. |
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