Looking for new CPU

[srose]

Hi
I currently have an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 CPU. I am looking to upgrade my motherboard, RAM and CPU. My PC will be used for some gaming (e,g Bad Company 2, GTAIV etc.), video editing, visual effects (Adobe After Effects) and using 3D software such as 3DS max.

My budget for the CPU is around £300. Can anyone recommend a good CPU for me? I was looking at the AMD 1090T 6 core processor or maybe an i7 930 but can't really tell which is the best.

Thanks

 

[saint19]

Hi newcomer and welcome to the Tom's hardware forum.

For ur budget I would go with the X6 1090T since have more future proof against the i7-930 and is a six core that can give u many advantage for ur needs.

 

[Emperus]

Is your budget for the entire upgrade.? In case its only for the CPU then I'll recommend you to get the i7 930.. In case not then It'll be better to stick to your current build and upgrade to a core 2 quad 9550.. It'll definitely last you for sometime..

 

[Guest]

Hi
I currently have an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 CPU. I am looking to upgrade my motherboard, RAM and CPU. My PC will be used for some gaming (e,g Bad Company 2, GTAIV etc.), video editing, visual effects (Adobe After Effects) and using 3D software such as 3DS max.

My budget for the CPU is around £300. Can anyone recommend a good CPU for me? I was looking at the AMD 1090T 6 core processor or maybe an i7 930 but can't really tell which is the best.

Thanks

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[saint19]

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[saint19]

^What is the idea of that? Explain it please or will be removed as the other one.

 

[Emperus]

The intel architecture is more capable to handle professional programs than even the current AMD hexa cores.. And the presence of hyper threading gives 8 threads processing capability as opprosed to the 6 by the 1099T.. Also, one can use more RAM with a X58 build.. When it comes to a solution for both gaming and professional work, the X58 platform is dominant over the current AMD 7XX/8XX platforms.. Only when it comes to pure gaming, both the platforms become almost equal..

 

[foxmulder13]

If you are on a Budget go with the i7 860

 

[LePhuronn]

i7 930 all the way, and see if you can get a decent cooler too for some overclocking - Adobe Suite will thank you for it.

 

[N.Broekhuijsen]

I would say go for the AMD 6 core Phenom 2. More future proof when apps become multithreaded.

for as far as I'm concerned Intel's hyper-threading makes little difference.

and eh, the Moderator said it...