Processors

[warm]

so could i get a 920 or 860 give me your thoughts on this.Thanks

 

[lok]

How about you share a little more information, such as what you're looking to do with your build?

 

[tecmo34]

It is a coin flap between the two.. IMO.

i7 920 has the more stable system and better upgrade path (i9 - high $'s though). i7 860 is newer technology, uses less power and total system cost less. Performance wise the i7 860 has the edge in gaming were the i7 920 has the edge in CS4 type of applications. It is one of those debates where there is no wrong answer, since you can't go wrong either way.

With all of that said, I say go with the i7 860, unless the system is for CS4, CAD, HD Video editing.. etc, in which case get the i7 920.

 

[shubham1401]

Both are good. Get the one which is cheaper.Or with which the overall build is cheaper.

 

[warm]

It is a coin flap between the two.. IMO.

i7 920 has the more stable system and better upgrade path (i9 - high $'s though). i7 860 is newer technology, uses less power and total system cost less. Performance wise the i7 860 has the edge in gaming were the i7 920 has the edge in CS4 type of applications. It is one of those debates where there is no wrong answer, since you can't go wrong either way.

With all of that said, I say go with the i7 860, unless the system is for CS4, CAD, HD Video editing.. etc, in which case get the i7 920.

hey thanks for the info but what is cs4

 

[warm]

How about you share a little more information, such as what you're looking to do with your build?

gaming, and some video editing in the future.

 

[omer212]

i7-920 advantages:

1. Gives you the opportunity to upgrade to i9
2. Tri-Channel memory vs. 860's dual-channel

They're both very close, I would go with the 920. But you can't go wrong with either one.