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[Mul.]

I haven't read too much into LGA1156 but it's my understanding that the features that have been removed shouldn't cause a particularly substantial performance loss over i7 but the cost to manufacture both CPU and P55 based boards should be less. If I recall correctly, the Intel Core i5 750 is a 2.66GHz Quad Core without Hyperthreading. If it can outpace a Q9550 and the Phenom II X4 955 Black then I'd consider it a better buy. Of course the price will be what seals or breaks the deal.

[Mul.]

Early to Mid September is what most seem to report and I wouldn't be surprised if big retailers are already stockpiling them in their warehouses as we speak.

So long as the yields of the CPU's production is good, I would expect it to overclock as well as i7 and it should do it without running so hot.

[tropicalfish]

EVGA is pretty nice.

[Mul.]

It would depend on how differently they're priced. As I understand eVGA and BFG have the upper hand with warranty and if they aren't much more I'd opt for those. I wouldn't put much extra value on factory overclocked editions though.

[fighter25]

I would go with EVGA. They have excellent customer support, and a great warranty if you register within the 30 day period after perchase.
As for the 1156 Release date, I've heard rumors from people working a Fry's and Microcenter that Intel will lift the embargo on the 1156 chips on 6 September.

[franthree]

βцziεł-411, on Aug 25 2009, 06:26 PM, said:

Mul., on Aug 25 2009, 04:45 PM, said:

Early to Mid September is what most seem to report and I wouldn't be surprised if big retailers are already stockpiling them in their warehouses as we speak.

So long as the yields of the CPU's production is good, I would expect it to overclock as well as i7 and it should do it without running so hot.

Thanks Mul!

So, I'm at:

CPU: Intel i5 750 2.66GHz
HD: Seagate 320GB
Motherboard: Yet to be determined
RAM: 4GB DDR3 (brand unknown)
GPU: GTX 275
PSU: 600W OCZ (Already own it)
Disk Drive: I was suggested one, it's in a PM somewhere
Cooling: Unknown

When buying the GTX 275, which company should I buy it from (XFX, EVGA, MSI, ect)?

Go for 6 or more gig of DDR-3 ram! I like the 950 i-Core 7! The 965 extreme better yet for FSX!   BTW-- an i-Core 7 only uses ram in multiples of three.

Edited by franthree, 25 August 2009 - 07:35 PM.

[03SVTCobra]

I went with the Phenom II X2 550 Black, overclocks easily paired with my gigabyte mobo. It is a DDR2/DDR3 mobo, and I went with DDR2 for now but may upgrade if I can find an article that has factual proof DDR3 is really worth the extra $$$.

I didn't really build it for FSX but it was running about 20-25 FPS with full settings.

I just finished off a flight with an Approach into FSDT JFK with Ground Environment, Flight Environment (weather on full settings, cloud coverage max) AI at 60 % (which is max for most people because I have a ton of AI) all the while in the VC of the PMDG 747-400 and was holding 35-40 FPS.

I backed off my OC as well until my new cooler ships so this was all on the stock clock. It's a of a little processor for only 100 bucks man. I'd definitely take it into consideration.  

I wasn't lucky enough to get mine to unlock but you might be able to get it top open up to 4 cores. Or later on down the road you could always upgrade to a II X4.

[David_Lee_Roth]

Mul., on Aug 25 2009, 05:47 AM, said:

I haven't read too much into LGA1156 but it's my understanding that the features that have been removed shouldn't cause a particularly substantial performance loss over i7 but the cost to manufacture both CPU and P55 based boards should be less. If I recall correctly, the Intel Core i5 750 is a 2.66GHz Quad Core without Hyperthreading. If it can outpace a Q9550 and the Phenom II X4 955 Black then I'd consider it a better buy. Of course the price will be what seals or breaks the deal.

Also, core i5 uses dual channel memory, while triple channel DDR3 is really cheap (not to mention that you can get 12 GB vs 8 GB with little hassle).


Also, you can probably get one of the "recertified" GTX 285's for about 15 dollars more than a GTX 275.

[_TW_]

David_Lee_Roth, on Aug 25 2009, 09:23 PM, said:

Mul., on Aug 25 2009, 05:47 AM, said:

I haven't read too much into LGA1156 but it's my understanding that the features that have been removed shouldn't cause a particularly substantial performance loss over i7 but the cost to manufacture both CPU and P55 based boards should be less. If I recall correctly, the Intel Core i5 750 is a 2.66GHz Quad Core without Hyperthreading. If it can outpace a Q9550 and the Phenom II X4 955 Black then I'd consider it a better buy. Of course the price will be what seals or breaks the deal.

Also, core i5 uses dual channel memory, while triple channel DDR3 is really cheap (not to mention that you can get 12 GB vs 8 GB with little hassle).


Also, you can probably get one of the "recertified" GTX 285's for about 15 dollars more than a GTX 275.

Save your $15 and go with the retail GTX 275.  Lifetime warranty (EVGA & XFX) as opposed to 90 day warranty on the GTX 285.  The 275 can outperform the 285 once overclocked also, making it a fantastic graphics card when found at the right price.

[David_Lee_Roth]

Toby Werner, on Aug 25 2009, 08:49 PM, said:

David_Lee_Roth, on Aug 25 2009, 09:23 PM, said:

Mul., on Aug 25 2009, 05:47 AM, said:

I haven't read too much into LGA1156 but it's my understanding that the features that have been removed shouldn't cause a particularly substantial performance loss over i7 but the cost to manufacture both CPU and P55 based boards should be less. If I recall correctly, the Intel Core i5 750 is a 2.66GHz Quad Core without Hyperthreading. If it can outpace a Q9550 and the Phenom II X4 955 Black then I'd consider it a better buy. Of course the price will be what seals or breaks the deal.

Also, core i5 uses dual channel memory, while triple channel DDR3 is really cheap (not to mention that you can get 12 GB vs 8 GB with little hassle).


Also, you can probably get one of the "recertified" GTX 285's for about 15 dollars more than a GTX 275.

Save your $15 and go with the retail GTX 275.  Lifetime warranty (EVGA & XFX) as opposed to 90 day warranty on the GTX 285.  The 275 can outperform the 285 once overclocked also, making it a fantastic graphics card when found at the right price.

Well, the 285 can be OC'D, too, and as long as it's not open box, I really don't know how they would put a "recertified" serial number on there voiding the lifetime warranties.

[fighter25]

A recertified product goes back to EVGA for testing and if it passes it has a new serial # put in it and any EVGA recertified product has a product # ending in -RX. And that correlates to a 90 day warranty.

[Mohammad]

I'm not a tech expert like others around here but goodluck in building your new computer!

Make sure you invest wisely, sometimes it's good to go slowly but surely.

[Jayy]

If I were you, I'd wait for the Core i9 Gulftown.

[VFR_Pierre]

Jay., on Aug 26 2009, 10:36 AM, said:

If I were you, I'd wait for the Core i9 Gulftown.

That's like early next year, when I build a new system.

[Jayy]

Exactly why I said wait.  

[VFR_Pierre]

Jay., on Aug 26 2009, 12:54 PM, said:

Exactly why I said wait.  

I'll wait, but I don't think he will.  

Another 4-5 months, I already have a good system, he doesn't.