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i3 v lga775quads

  • 09-01-2010 1:38pm
    #1
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭


    im looking into i3 v,s quad and im thinking going p55 and i3 as it,s newer tech or just sticking a quad onto my setup asus p5k-deluxe 4gb ocz reaper pc8500 and corsair 620 and true 120 for overclocking any feedback would be great cheers


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  • #2
    Deano12345
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Deano12345


    If your building new,it would make sense to go i3 but,if you have all the stuff (DDR2 ram,P45 motherboard) for a 775 setup,then pickup a quad.You might not even need a quad depending on what you do wiht your PC


  • #3
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Up to you and your budget. The i3 is better most of the time but it carries a much steeper upgrade cost as you'd have to get new memory as well as the CPU and mobo. Of course, if you could flog the old stuff... ;)


  • #4
    uberpixie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,864 ✭✭✭uberpixie


    massy086 wrote: »
    im looking into i3 v,s quad and im thinking going p55 and i3 as it,s newer tech or just sticking a quad onto my setup asus p5k-deluxe 4gb ocz reaper pc8500 and corsair 620 and true 120 for overclocking any feedback would be great cheers

    Ideally, you could try get a Q6600 2nd hand, no need to upgrade the mobo and it would set you up for a good while yet in games.

    When you start pricing up a new P45 mobo and a new Core2quad the only real difference between a icore5 and the Core2quad would be at least €100 for 4gig of ram.
    Sollies suggestion of selling your gear to offset the new stuff is prob your bet bet if you have your heart set on a quad.

    Whats your current spec? What games/apps do you use that might need a quad?


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