For gaming, the difference between a Q9xxx/Q6600/E8xxx and i7 is minimal at best. If gaming is what the system will be mainly for, then its really a coin flip. Personally if its going to be a $1000+ system, id wait, but prices of the i7 chips are $300+, and I dont expect X58 boards to be below $250 if X38/X48 was any indication, and of course then you gotta add on the "its a new thing so we need to add some extra $$ to the sale price" deal.
It depends on what you have right now. If your current machine can meet your requirements, then i would say you should wait. If not, build what you want.
For gaming, the difference between a Q9xxx/Q6600/E8xxx and i7 is minimal at best. If gaming is what the system will be mainly for, then its really a coin flip. Personally if its going to be a $1000+ system, id wait, but prices of the i7 chips are $300+, and I dont expect X58 boards to be below $250 if X38/X48 was any indication, and of course then you gotta add on the "its a new thing so we need to add some extra $$ to the sale price" deal.
The system I was planning on building was around $2.400 and using x48 board.
I'm just trying to build a system that is future proof for the long run. Think I should wait?
if it is gaming. then go ahead get something right now. a quad will take you pretty long before you start feeling any kind of bottleneck.
although quad is not optimum for gaming, but yet, ill advice you to get it. it will make your pc run smoother due to the fact of four cores taking care of many stuff running on your pc.
thats what i think.
which quad to choose, im not sure. ill go with the cheaper one. thats what ill do. Q6600 has good value. although it is almost 1 year old now.
edit.
if you going to use that much of money, then wait.
Message edited by night_wolf_in on 10-06-2008 at 05:17:22 AM
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If you are really looking to future-proof it, then I would wait.
"Future-proof" is a relative term so it ultimately depends on how long before you upgrade. Since Core i7 is an entirely different socket/architecture, it is probable best to get that, so you will at least be able to upgrade your CPU/RAM for a few years.
If you are really looking to future-proof it, then I would wait.
"Future-proof" is a relative term so it ultimately depends on how long before you upgrade. Since Core i7 is an entirely different socket/architecture, it is probable best to get that, so you will at least be able to upgrade your CPU/RAM for a few years.
I suppose the 775 socket is getting obselite ... Which is why i asked if i should wait. I plan on using ddr3 ram so hopefully this new cpu well run programs better + games ==
Well I believe the CPUs are rumored (maybe fact??) to be around ~$300, plus I would imagine an X58 chipset is going to run any where from $250-$350. DDR3 ram should stay the same if not drop in price a little by then.
Well I hope when its released it well perform very very well. How much do you guys expect the price range for mobo + cpu all together ?
Youre looking at $500-$700 for the i7+X58 board, vs $500-$650 now for that Q9550 and a good X48. Like I said before, its really a coin toss, but if youre gonna be building a $2000+ system I would wait for i7.
Youre looking at $500-$700 for the i7+X58 board, vs $500-$650 now for that Q9550 and a good X48. Like I said before, its really a coin toss, but if youre gonna be building a $2000+ system I would wait for i7.
I decided to wait and take the plunge on the latest and greatest. I have never bought cutting edge new, so I guess I will try it now.
I am figuring on $700 for mobo and CPU. Ram shouldnt be to bad because evidentally you need the low volt stuff which is cheaper. I'm sure it will get worked out but maybe not at release.
I agree with most of the other posters, definitely wait. Don't just blindly run out and buy it when it's released. Wait a little longer for the fallout. Check the benches to see if it is real and read the threads to see if anyone is screaming about problems. Also determine if the other (read cheaper) mobos will be available in an acceptable time frame.
Then make your decision to go with the i7 or the existing, now cheaper, Yorkfield.
You could always build a Q6600 on a cheap board that uses DDR3, then when Core i7 comes out, switch everything to the new motherboard/processor. That way, it'll be easier to wait and you won't "waste" money buying i7 right away.
