- Dec 2, 2013
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Hi all,
I need some advice about buying a new CPU. Here is my current setup:
-Asrock x58 mobo with a LGA 1366 cpu socket
-Core i7 920 2.66 Hhz
-12GB of DDR RAM at 1333 MHz
-Radeon HD 7870 graphics card
First of all, I am well aware that my hardware is outdated. My computer is about 4 years old,. but I can use it for just about anything and I haven't really experienced any performance issues....except perhaps when it comes to gaming these days. A lot of the latest games require some seriously good hardware, which I mostly have. I guess my processor is the only real limitation for me now. I know the 1366 socket has been discontinued, but I think I can still get another few years out of this current motherboard. It has a good memory capacity (I think it can support up to 32-GB's) and it also has support for PCI-express 3.0 graphics cards. So would it be wise to just upgrade to a higher end 1366 i7 like this one?:
http://starmicroinc.net/-p-1482.html?gclid=CJ_zvYvKirsCFcKDQgod5SEAiA
I know this is a six-core processor. So I think it has enough horsepower to keep me going for awhile. I doubt any programs in the next few years will require something higher than what my setup has if I were to get this specific i7. Or am I naïve/wrong to think that? I am just looking for the best cost-effective/efficient solution without having to do a completely new build.
Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Sean
I need some advice about buying a new CPU. Here is my current setup:
-Asrock x58 mobo with a LGA 1366 cpu socket
-Core i7 920 2.66 Hhz
-12GB of DDR RAM at 1333 MHz
-Radeon HD 7870 graphics card
First of all, I am well aware that my hardware is outdated. My computer is about 4 years old,. but I can use it for just about anything and I haven't really experienced any performance issues....except perhaps when it comes to gaming these days. A lot of the latest games require some seriously good hardware, which I mostly have. I guess my processor is the only real limitation for me now. I know the 1366 socket has been discontinued, but I think I can still get another few years out of this current motherboard. It has a good memory capacity (I think it can support up to 32-GB's) and it also has support for PCI-express 3.0 graphics cards. So would it be wise to just upgrade to a higher end 1366 i7 like this one?:
http://starmicroinc.net/-p-1482.html?gclid=CJ_zvYvKirsCFcKDQgod5SEAiA
I know this is a six-core processor. So I think it has enough horsepower to keep me going for awhile. I doubt any programs in the next few years will require something higher than what my setup has if I were to get this specific i7. Or am I naïve/wrong to think that? I am just looking for the best cost-effective/efficient solution without having to do a completely new build.
Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Sean
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