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    Considering two processors advice please

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by navyvetbb62, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. navyvetbb62

    navyvetbb62 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Considering an origin that offers Intel i7 960 and another with i7 3320. Don't know the difference. Appreciate any help.
     
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    i7 3320? Xeon, maybe? Or is this an IVB I've yet to see...

    Or maybe an i5 3320? :confused:
     
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    i7 960 and i7 3320 data sheets are here and here.

    There is really no particular reason to go for a Xeon in a personal computer (the only real benefit is that you could get a dual socket motherboard and double up on CPUs). The 960 is faster, has hyper threading, and a few other niceties.
     
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    It i7 3820 socett2011
     
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    Oh yeah, that's one of those 6 core processors Maingear is now selling. I say if it isn't too much more then go with the 3820. I don't know about the clock speeds but you can always OC it. If you need a motherboard too then I would go with an Asus Rampage 4 or Maximus series. Those are 2011 socket right?

    Edit: so it is only 4 cores after all, in that case, get the one that's more cost effective.
     
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    both are 4 core, 970 is lowest hex core.

    go with 3820 if price isn't much higher, it's a no brainer.
     
    ivan_cro, Mar 13, 2012
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    The 3820, no doubt.
     
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