Processor questions

Everything · 05-25-2010, 03:22 AM

I'm just making sure I'm doing everything right, but here's what I got going on:

I need a processor upgrade, done, so I look for an Intel Core i7-920 blah blah, one of those strong ones. Cool. But I realized one thing - Socket Type required for i3, i5 and i7 processors is LGA 1366, my motherboard or cpu, I do believe..? has LGA 775, which isn't going to cut it. I was told.

Budget doesn't matter, I'm going to get graduation money in a week, but to you computer geeks, would this work out for me?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.381165

A motherboard supporting LGA 1366 sockets, and the CPU of course?

reaper18 · 05-25-2010, 06:58 AM

i found a 3.2 ghz quad core plus i think it was an asus motherboard for 314 dollars: best deal i found on a decent computer. If i can find the link ill post it here.

Although that mobo is pretty sick

**Dexter** · 05-25-2010, 07:53 AM

I bought an i7 920 in march. I got these as well:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-049-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-028-_-Product

total 600 bux through a local retailer with some sweet deals, not sure newegg total :effort:. runs rrrreal well so far

edit: that mobo is real fine, but be aware you'll want some new RAM, DDR3 1333 would probably be your best bam/bux for that mobo.

Everything · 05-25-2010, 07:05 PM

Why would I need more ram? For passing requirement options or just for safe keeping, I already have 4gb of ram.

**Dexter** · 05-25-2010, 07:10 PM

You ideally want to run the i7 with triple channel memory. Dual channel is perfectly fine and very well performing currently but it's more of an investment thing. If you overclock or get a faster processor you'll probably hit dual channel limits first.

this sums it up for me: http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/16...it/index7.html

Note the date tho. tl;dr if you have the bucks get some new fast triple channel. Dual channel will work but will probably be your first bottleneck as I understand it.

Everything · 05-25-2010, 07:13 PM

Oh, it's one of those go for it if you have the budget things.

Hm..

05-25-2010, 03:22 AM	#1
Everything This is still alive? Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Naples, FL Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	Processor questions I'm just making sure I'm doing everything right, but here's what I got going on: I need a processor upgrade, done, so I look for an Intel Core i7-920 blah blah, one of those strong ones. Cool. But I realized one thing - Socket Type required for i3, i5 and i7 processors is LGA 1366, my motherboard or cpu, I do believe..? has LGA 775, which isn't going to cut it. I was told. Budget doesn't matter, I'm going to get graduation money in a week, but to you computer geeks, would this work out for me? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.381165 A motherboard supporting LGA 1366 sockets, and the CPU of course? __________________ Steam Profile Last edited by Everything; 05-25-2010 at 03:22 AM.

05-25-2010, 06:58 AM	#2
reaper18 sKeeD D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Scout, Demo, Solly Gametype: Any Posts Rated Helpful 21 Times	i found a 3.2 ghz quad core plus i think it was an asus motherboard for 314 dollars: best deal i found on a decent computer. If i can find the link ill post it here. Although that mobo is pretty sick Last edited by reaper18; 05-25-2010 at 07:03 AM.

05-25-2010, 07:53 AM	#3
Dexter internet user Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 42 Times	I bought an i7 920 in march. I got these as well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-049-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-028-_-Product total 600 bux through a local retailer with some sweet deals, not sure newegg total :effort:. runs rrrreal well so far edit: that mobo is real fine, but be aware you'll want some new RAM, DDR3 1333 would probably be your best bam/bux for that mobo. Last edited by Dexter; 05-25-2010 at 07:56 AM.

05-25-2010, 07:05 PM	#4
Everything This is still alive? Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Naples, FL Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	Why would I need more ram? For passing requirement options or just for safe keeping, I already have 4gb of ram. __________________ Steam Profile

05-25-2010, 07:13 PM	#6
Everything This is still alive? Wiki Team Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Naples, FL Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	Oh, it's one of those go for it if you have the budget things. Hm.. __________________ Steam Profile

05-25-2010, 07:10 PM	#5
Dexter internet user Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 42 Times	You ideally want to run the i7 with triple channel memory. Dual channel is perfectly fine and very well performing currently but it's more of an investment thing. If you overclock or get a faster processor you'll probably hit dual channel limits first. this sums it up for me: http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/16...it/index7.html Note the date tho. tl;dr if you have the bucks get some new fast triple channel. Dual channel will work but will probably be your first bottleneck as I understand it.

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