New computer parts

[Rozwyburn]

Hello,
Im considering buying new parts for my computer. Im leaning towards AMD and considering the AMD Phenom II X6 1090t Hexacore, is this a good choice? or should i go with an intel model?

 

[rolli59]

It depends on the use of the computer and budget. The X6 1090T is a good CPU but Intel's new Sandy Bridge CPU's are more powerful. We are still waiting for the SB LGA1155 Intel motherboards to come back in retail after their recall.
Comparison 1090T vs I5 2500K http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/146?vs=288

 

[purple stain]

IMO i think you should wait until around April.Sometime around then the new Bulldozer CPU's from AMD should be released.When that happens you have the choice of getting a new Bulldozer or i'm sure the prices will drop for the old generation of Phenom ii's.And maybe if the new Bulldozer chips can compete with the Sandy Bridge it is also possible that the prices will drop for the Sandy Bridge.

I would suggest waiting but if you can't definitly pick up one of the new Sandy Bridge cpu's.They have the best performance compared to any prossescors on the market.

 

[Rozwyburn]

I found an i5 2500k for only $5 more than the Phemom II X6, so i'll go with intel i think. thanks

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

P67 B3 chipsets should be in suppliers hands within 2 weeks according to Asrock/Asus

FYP.

 

[Rozwyburn]

Why the **** does the i7 980x extreme cost $1.500, and the i5 2500k only costs $235, yet the i7 only outperforms it by a small amount....... its just ridiculous

 

[Rozwyburn]

ah i see, still seems ridiculous. an extra $1250 just for 2 more cores and some new architecture. woop-de doo

 

[sykozis]

ah i see, still seems ridiculous. an extra $1250 just for 2 more cores and some new architecture. woop-de doo

Westmere is an older architecture.... Sandy Bridge is new...

Westmere has 6 physical cores and the ability to handle 12 threads "simultaneously"
Sandy Bridge Core i5 processors have 4 physical cores and can only handle 4 threads "simultaneously"
Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors have 4 physical cores and the ability to handle 8 threads "simultaneously"

 

[Rozwyburn]

But why would you buy the westmere i7 for $1500 when you can get the Phenom II X6 for around 250? I dont see how Intel makes money from everybody whos not a fanboy..

 

[sykozis]

But why would you buy the westmere i7 for $1500 when you can get the Phenom II X6 for around 250? I dont see how Intel makes money from everybody whos not a fanboy..

The ability of the Westmere 980 to handle 12 threads "simultaneously" compared to the PhenomII X6 only being able to handle 6 is enough for some....the better performance is enough for others. Core efficiency is also a factor....

 

[Rozwyburn]

fair enough i guess, you'd wanna be rich though

 

[sykozis]

Still not really worth the extra money imho....but they weren't intended for the mainstream or entry-level market either.... They were intended for the enthusiast and enterprise markets.

 

[Rozwyburn]

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