Hi everyone,
I have a few questions about my new build.
My needs:
intensive image editing and rendering;
StarCraft 2 (I play competitively and on lowest settings so this shouldn't be a problem);
Occasional other games, for fun, which I would like to play at highest, 1920 x 1080
My situation:
I can pick up an i7 950 for $200 from microcetner (otherwise, I wasn't even planning on considering it.)
Not set on what graphics card to get yet.
Am kind of price sensitive, which was why I wasn't considering an i7 at first.
Not in a huge hurry to buy.
1. If I end up not getting the i7 950, should I wait for Sandy Bridge? Looking at http://extensiv.info/1blogimg/expreview102610.jpg I'd probably be going for i5-2500. Are the mobo prices (between i5-760 and i5-2500) going to be significantly different?
2. Is it true that LGA1156 will be completely obsolete?
3. What's the general future of 1366/X58? I read that Sandy Bridge is aimed at a market just below?
4. Is getting an i7-950 over the i5-760 worth it? Keep in mind I can basically get them at the same cost. Will the difference in mobo prices be significant?
5. I'm a bit concerned about available memory also, mostly for image editing. I'd really like at least 8GB. Should this affect my decision for CPU?
6. As far as graphics go, I'm open to suggestions. I was thinking about getting a single decent card for now, then in the future when I find some game I would love to play, buy another and SLI / crossfire. High detail gaming is really the lowest of my priorities, but I do enjoy the occasional immersive game. Any card recommendations? What do you think of this strategy?
Ultimately, what do you recommend: i7 950 (now), i5 760 (now), or wait for sandy bridge?
Thanks in advance everyone!
I have a few questions about my new build.
My needs:
intensive image editing and rendering;
StarCraft 2 (I play competitively and on lowest settings so this shouldn't be a problem);
Occasional other games, for fun, which I would like to play at highest, 1920 x 1080
My situation:
I can pick up an i7 950 for $200 from microcetner (otherwise, I wasn't even planning on considering it.)
Not set on what graphics card to get yet.
Am kind of price sensitive, which was why I wasn't considering an i7 at first.
Not in a huge hurry to buy.
1. If I end up not getting the i7 950, should I wait for Sandy Bridge? Looking at http://extensiv.info/1blogimg/expreview102610.jpg I'd probably be going for i5-2500. Are the mobo prices (between i5-760 and i5-2500) going to be significantly different?
2. Is it true that LGA1156 will be completely obsolete?
3. What's the general future of 1366/X58? I read that Sandy Bridge is aimed at a market just below?
4. Is getting an i7-950 over the i5-760 worth it? Keep in mind I can basically get them at the same cost. Will the difference in mobo prices be significant?
5. I'm a bit concerned about available memory also, mostly for image editing. I'd really like at least 8GB. Should this affect my decision for CPU?
6. As far as graphics go, I'm open to suggestions. I was thinking about getting a single decent card for now, then in the future when I find some game I would love to play, buy another and SLI / crossfire. High detail gaming is really the lowest of my priorities, but I do enjoy the occasional immersive game. Any card recommendations? What do you think of this strategy?
Ultimately, what do you recommend: i7 950 (now), i5 760 (now), or wait for sandy bridge?
Thanks in advance everyone!