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Intel Sandy Bridge CPU Reviews/Benchmarks
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The Abominable Snowman
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I'm still running a Core 2 Duo Exxxx with GeForce 8600 ultra
The 2500K has 4 cores and an integrated Intel Extreme 3000, which performance-wise is comparable or even better than the 8600, correct?
I forgot to mention that this is for a gaming-capable HTPC, so everyone mentioning discrete graphics are missing the mark unless they're specifically referring to half-height cards.
The 2500K has 4 cores and an integrated Intel Extreme 3000, which performance-wise is comparable or even better than the 8600, correct?
I forgot to mention that this is for a gaming-capable HTPC, so everyone mentioning discrete graphics are missing the mark unless they're specifically referring to half-height cards.
Lagspike_exe
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The Abominable Snowman said:
GF 8600 series had an Ultra version? I remember only GT and GTS.
brain_stew
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The Abominable Snowman said:
What's an 8600 Ultra?
And no, even if that's an 8600GT you have, the Intel graphics will still be slower, though there won't be a load in it. Might be an interesting comparison if that 8600 uses DDR2 memory, still not worth an upgrade on the graphics side.
There's plenty of fast half height dedicated GPUs, these days.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
I just picked up a GT430. Its low profile and the one I have only takes up one slot and is pretty short, it has HDMI 1.4a support, it is powerful enough for high settings 720p gaming and some mid settings 1080p gaming, runs nice and cool and costs about $50-60 after rebate. Its a very nice card for a HTPC.The Abominable Snowman said:
Mr. Wonderful
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This.EmSeta said:Bring on the new MacBook Pros!
Though my wallet won't be ready for another couple of months. Hopefully we'll be able to get a decent Quad Core in the low-end 15" models. At this point, there really isn't any excuse, and I figure whatever GPU they put in there will be overkill for most purposes.
Lagspike_exe
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DennisK4 said:
I would agree with him.
In 2005.
It's very tempting to upgrade my C2D E7200 @ 3.2 and 4850 to a 2500k and 6950 unlocked to a 6970. But i just can't see it happening either. My setup has lasted me just about 2 and a half years. I can still play everything at 1920x1200 at a decent frame rate, while some settings will be low it really doesn't bother me.
So i guess i need to get gather up some more patience and wait for Bulldozer or Ivy bridge for my next upgrade.
Crysis 2 is probably the only game that i think is coming out this year that might make my system cry. Time will tell :lol
So i guess i need to get gather up some more patience and wait for Bulldozer or Ivy bridge for my next upgrade.
Crysis 2 is probably the only game that i think is coming out this year that might make my system cry. Time will tell :lol
Guess I'll retire the Q9550 to an HTPC and pick up an i7-2600K before Crysis 2 comes out. All thats left to decide is if I should replace the Radeon 5870 as well. I'm thinking it should be "enough", but we'll see. I don't expect 1920x1200 at constant 60fps, but as long as I can have the pretties on and hit 60fps occasionally I should be ok.
evil solrac v3.0
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pass. i5 750 Oc'd to 3.7 is good enough for now. will wait for 8-core. this eyar is all about upgrading to SSD.
hikarutilmitt
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Pretty good timing and pricing for me, I may be using part of our tax return for a new HTPC (that will also be used to run Dolphin and PCSX2 and god knows what else). That i5 2500k is looking mighty nice.
toastyToast
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Is there any benefit in having native USB 3.0 support over the way it's being implemented now?
HomerSimpson-Man
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Damn fine CPU there. Pretty awesome how much you can overclock.
Though, if people already got a AMD Phenom II, or Intel i5-i7 series clocked passed 3.0 Ghz, the performance isn't worth it compared to getting a better graphics card when you have to get a new motherboard with the CPU.
I'm going to be just fine with my i7 I only got a month ago.
Though, if people already got a AMD Phenom II, or Intel i5-i7 series clocked passed 3.0 Ghz, the performance isn't worth it compared to getting a better graphics card when you have to get a new motherboard with the CPU.
I'm going to be just fine with my i7 I only got a month ago.
The Bookerman
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rc213 said:
Unless you want a micro ATX board, forget about the onboard GPU.
The Bookerman said:
You have to pair with a chipset that only comes in the micro ATX? I could swing that, I am looking for a silent system compared to my Q6600/P43 setup. Don't do much gaming just surfing the web and encoding videos to my iPhone. So if I can get a nice board to pair it with without breaking the bank I might bite.
Dreams-Visions
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word.Mr. Wonderful said:
but the only way I update my current MBP is if the new MBP's run cooler.
I was gaming on it under Windows last night...the CPU in that bitch went up to 105C!
105C. smh.
actually, it's probably not the hardware's fault. it never goes over 85C in OSX when gaming.
interestingly, the GPU never goes over 80C in Windows or OSX. it's something with the CPU. :-/
Cuban Legend
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what performance intensive PC games do you play on a regular basis that could possibly warrant you upgrade your current rig?Amir0x said:
Lazy Jones
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What's up with the name "Sandy Bridge" for a CPU?
Bitmap Frogs
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toasty_T said:
Yeah. If you plan to get anything Apple, they'll only support what's native in order to cut down costs.
Which means no USB 3.0 in this year's crop of Macbooks and iMacs.
Psy-Phi
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As nice as these seem on paper, the gaming that I care about doesn't look that far improved (not $400 improved I mean, which is about what it'd cost to just replace the mobo, ram and CPU) over my Q9550 and 8GB of RAM. I tried a few games this morning before work and my frame rate is higher than the Q6 they quote (I wish they gave resolution information). But yeah....I'm over paying hundreds for a 10 FPS increase, and in the games that are in the hundreds it doesn't really matter since I'm already in the 100's.
Waiting for more information related to gaming. As it stands now, don't think I'll upgrade.
Waiting for more information related to gaming. As it stands now, don't think I'll upgrade.
Apple has expressed a good deal of interest in Light Peak, which conveniently fits right into Intel's plans.Bitmap Frogs said:
Not quite.The Bookerman said:
There will be ATX boards with video output.
Be careful selecting a board. Some will not be capable of overclocking in any significant way (if that matters to you).rc213 said:
The Bookerman
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·feist· said:
Problem is, I haven't seen any!
Bitmap Frogs
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·feist· said:
Be it as it may, Apple's not gonna support anything that isn't on the basic chipset in order to cut down costs.
Which still means, no USB 3 this year for iMacs and Macbooks.
But of course, feel free to argue that some future technology Apple has expressed interest in is enough to justify the fact they have 1800$ laptops shipping with USB 2.
By the way, Apple expressed a lot of interest on BluRay up to the point of becoming part of it, yet the actual technology is nowhere to be seen in its lineup. So don't raise your hopes on Light Peak...
brain_stew
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TheExodu5 said:
Amirox is running something like a ~4ghz i7. Not even Dolphin is going to show a difference there.
HomerSimpson-Man
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Heh, reminds me of a co-worker I joked with who already had a i7 950 and then bought the hexacore afterwards.
I'm like, is the 2-3 frames more even worth it? And then I realized his machine was already overclocked...and said "Scratch that? What extra frames?"
EDIT:
Though the guy did do video encoding, so at least he had an applicable reason for to take advantage of the processor.
I'm like, is the 2-3 frames more even worth it? And then I realized his machine was already overclocked...and said "Scratch that? What extra frames?"
EDIT:
Though the guy did do video encoding, so at least he had an applicable reason for to take advantage of the processor.
They'll be on the market in a few months.The Bookerman said:
Argue?Bitmap Frogs said:
I didn't say anything was confirmed, just interest expressed
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/11/30/company.rumored.as.early.light.peak.adopter/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/26/exclusive-apple-dictated-light-peak-creation-to-intel-could-be/
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/apple/light-peak-coming-to-the-mac-in-2011/8607
There's a reason I don't have a single Mac product. I don't defend Apple's business practices anymore than I would Intel's.
Mr. Wonderful
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Maybe the new version of Turboboost will help with that? Though of course it depends on what you're coming from. Coming from a 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo Unibody Macbook is going to make me feel like an All-Powerful Genie.Dreams-Visions said:
Best part is? My model is still be listed for about $850 Used on Amazon.
Eh. Doesn't bother me. Personally, I would like a new computer now, and for an external storage drive, Firewire 800 will be ample enough. Yeah, it still won't be full speed, but for an external, it'll be pretty dang fast.Bitmap Frogs said: