Hello all, I am interested in one of these two new Sandy Bridge processors, but I'm having a hard time deciding which to go with. I use my PC for Gaming, internet browsing, music and videos and a little word and excel.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115091 Core i5 2320
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115092 Core i3 2130
I have two questions:
1. How do these two processors compare to each other for what I'm using my PC for? I feel like they might perform similarly because one has 2 more cores and the other is 400 MHz higher? Am I wrong? Which will be better for my uses?
2. How will either of these processors compare to my current AMD Phenom 9750? (2.4 x 4) I'm nervous about going back to a dual core because I stepped up to quad core 3 years ago and I feel like its a step backwards. Has anyone else had this fear when considering the new core i3s? Are my fears unfounded?
I really wanted to get a 2500k and be done with it, im just not sure I have the money to do it, I really need to come in under 200$ preferably closer to 150$.
Thanks!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115091 Core i5 2320
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115092 Core i3 2130
I have two questions:
1. How do these two processors compare to each other for what I'm using my PC for? I feel like they might perform similarly because one has 2 more cores and the other is 400 MHz higher? Am I wrong? Which will be better for my uses?
2. How will either of these processors compare to my current AMD Phenom 9750? (2.4 x 4) I'm nervous about going back to a dual core because I stepped up to quad core 3 years ago and I feel like its a step backwards. Has anyone else had this fear when considering the new core i3s? Are my fears unfounded?
I really wanted to get a 2500k and be done with it, im just not sure I have the money to do it, I really need to come in under 200$ preferably closer to 150$.
Thanks!