| OT: Intel core i7 processor? [message #101938] |
Tue, 06 January 2009 08:55 |
guitar.ottawa
Messages: 7
Registered: May 2008
|
Junior Member |
|
|
Anyone here jump onto the new core i7 processor?
I was about to take the plunge for an Intel quad core system, but now, it
looks like the i7 is a better choice. Or is it???
There's a Dell system I can get (in Canada, at
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/con ... DSXPS_F_2E) which boils down to
this: for CDN$1299 you get the i7-920, 6G of tri-channel memory, Vista
premium 64 bit, 1TB of disk space, and a 23 in widescreen HD monitor. The
questions are:
- do I need to worry about the i7 risks (heat, memory voltage, whatever
else)?
- assuming my needs exclude gaming, and that I believe I can live without
any future upgrades (other than perhaps more ram), is this a good system at
a good price?
I know there are a lot of folks here with experience building computers, so
I thought I'd ask around. For the record, I don't have the time or the
knowledge required to assemble my own from parts (I wouldn't know what
compatibility issues to look out for).
Opinions?
Thanks.
Dan
|
|
|
|
The PARIS Forums
Search
Help
Members
Register
Login
Home
