Computer processor

[ElektroFreak]

It's always wise to wait a year.

 

[HitShane]

Just wanted to throw out there... My 7 year old PC is running a Intel Core 2 Duo@3.5ghz. 8 gig ram Corsair. Nvidea Mobo 750i SLI, PSU, and 8800 GTS. SB X-Fi sound. Windows 7 Pro. This pc is faster than any pc I have checked out at any store... The only thing I would upgrade is to a SSD drive.

Point is computers have not really got any faster in the last 7-8 years. The only reason you need more than 2 cores is if you are running a multiple virtual machines with core management.

You might want to try doing a clean install of your OS before you buy a new pc...

 

[AnthoT]

Just wanted to throw out there... My 7 year old PC is running a Intel Core 2 Duo@3.5ghz. 8 gig ram Corsair. Nvidea Mobo 750i SLI, PSU, and 8800 GTS. SB X-Fi sound. Windows 7 Pro. This pc is faster than any pc I have checked out at any store... The only thing I would upgrade is to a SSD drive.

Point is computers have not really got any faster in the last 7-8 years. The only reason you need more than 2 cores is if you are running a multiple virtual machines with core management.

You might want to try doing a clean install of your OS before you buy a new pc...

Ill try that first

I will be getting at least some more ram as I have 2gb only,

 

[Cyparagon]

Well it does have dedicated GPU unit, along side of primary CPU. If I'm having a seperate video card, then the GPU on the CPU board isn't doing much beside costing me money anyway, right?

GPUs are good "for algorithms where processing of large blocks of data is done in parallel." If the CPU is presented with such a task, it's not going to ask the video card to do it - that runs the data through a bottle neck. It's faster to use an integrated GPU on the same die. The point is it will be put to work even if you have four video cards.

 

[Bionic-Badger]

"Which CPU should I get?" is such a loaded question. You ought to list what you want to get out of your computer, and what you're willing to pay.

If you just want to play games, just get a cheaper i7 or an i5 and spend the money you save on the GPU. If you need a lot of processing power, and have the money, invest in the better i7 like a Sandy Bridge-E. Even then you might be better served getting something cheaper and saving the money for an upgrade later when you really need it.

I'm quite happy with my i7 920 overclocked to 3.2Ghz even though I do some computational tasks sometimes. It's old, but then again, things haven't really evolved that much since I got this machine.

 

[HitShane]

Ill try that first

I will be getting at least some more ram as I have 2gb only,

Might want to clean the dust out of all the pc fans Do add atleast 2 more gig of ram...

 

[Eudaimonium]

GPUs are good "for algorithms where processing of large blocks of data is done in parallel." If the CPU is presented with such a task, it's not going to ask the video card to do it - that runs the data through a bottle neck. It's faster to use an integrated GPU on the same die. The point is it will be put to work even if you have four video cards.

Damn, I didn't know that. So it's going to use a GPU for processing some data. All in all, faster?

How about gaming? Will the integrated GPU unit process CPU's tasks as well, or not? Or should I ask google?

 

[AnthoT]

Might want to clean the dust out of all the pc fans Do add atleast 2 more gig of ram...

I'm gonna install windows 7 too, if it's the same speed or not fast enough I'm buying the new stuff this thing is really slow lol...

 

[HitShane]

I'm gonna install windows 7 too, if it's the same speed or not fast enough I'm buying the new stuff this thing is really slow lol...

8 your old system, plays all online games while browers open and pandora running no lag... Specs I posted above^^

 

[HitShane]

Damn, I didn't know that. So it's going to use a GPU for processing some data. All in all, faster?

How about gaming? Will the integrated GPU unit process CPU's tasks as well, or not? Or should I ask google?

That how the Xbox was upgraded. GPU linear with the CPU... When they have 2-3 GPUs one the same die(with their own RAM), ill buy a new PC...

-Shane

 

[Bionic-Badger]

I think you're confused. Your GPU -- any GPU -- is only going to do GPGPU processing (if even supported) if the program you're using is specially programmed to take advantage of it. If your program is not, the GPU is not going to be utilized. Also, your CPU does not automatically offload parallel operations to the integrated GPU, just like it does not automatically vectorizes data for SIMD instructions. Again, the program must be specifically programmed to utilize such operations.

The GPU on the Ivy Bridge is nice if you don't want to spend any money on an entry-level video card for your system, but I wouldn't seek it out for its processing abilities or expect it to be utilized.

 

[boldar]

Go to Newegg.com - Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, and More! If you've not tried there, you should.

I second that, Newegg typically has close to the lowest prices and their customer service is always outstanding. They also have a lor od clearence and open-box options if you are on a budget. For a budget, I'd go with AMD... good solid chips at a good pricepoint. I'd try to stuck with Asus or Asrock mobos, neither have ever let me down and I've been building gaming rigs for years.

Just remember to use thermal paste (usualy arctic silver is the best) when seating your CPU on the mobo

I'm currently running an i7 rig with 32 gigs of ram and an nVidia 560 for GFX and a 285 for dedicated physics

 

[AnthoT]

I second that, Newegg typically has close to the lowest prices and their customer service is always outstanding. They also have a lor od clearence and open-box options if you are on a budget. For a budget, I'd go with AMD... good solid chips at a good pricepoint. I'd try to stuck with Asus or Asrock mobos, neither have ever let me down and I've been building gaming rigs for years.

Just remember to use thermal paste (usualy arctic silver is the best) when seating your CPU on the mobo

I'm currently running an i7 rig with 32 gigs of ram and an nVidia 560 for GFX and a 285 for dedicated physics

Lol that's the best possible rig I think whats Better then that! A friend of mine recently spend over 2000$ building a new computer with the i7 and it's super fast but you got 32gb of ram too lol that's some lightning speed duo

I just found out AM2 / AM2+ is compatible with AM3 with a bios update :O
Well that saves me having to buy a new motherboard guess just the processor and ram now... and so I'm not sure about wether my current motherboard can handle the 6 core processor.... So I'm gonna go tri core or quad core but it's still better then my current processor.

 

[Bionic-Badger]

I buy stuff via Amazon before I'll go to Newegg. Of course it helps that I have Amazon Prime, but Newegg has practiced some sleazebaggery in the past with respect to selling recalled goods so that manufacturer can pick up the slack (Seasonic PSUs), and they even tried selling me a previously opened processor that I had to waste my time sending back so they'd send me a real new one. Amazon's return policies are great and automated too, so I don't have to go through Newegg's return process to get them to affirm that they'll pay for return shipping if something was not up to spec.

 

[ElektroFreak]

Here's a list of Micro Center locations: Store Locations | Micro Center

If you live near one you're among the privileged few that have access to web-outlet pricing from a store that you can walk into.. You can order online from them too of course, but their selection is better in-store.

 

[AnthoT]

Here's a list of Micro Center locations: Store Locations | Micro Center

If you live near one you're among the privileged few that have access to web-outlet pricing from a store that you can walk into.. You can order online from them too of course, but their selection is better in-store.

They have nothing in Canada it seems ill stick to amazon and newegg I guess