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Originally Posted by DeusExMachina  i7 isn't worth it. I have a core 2 duo E8400 and that has not failed me yet, and its half the price. |
For those who want and have money for bleeding edge top-of-the-line stuff, then yes. However, even if one is low on budget, then even current Core 2 systems would suffice and in many cases is already sufficient even in today's tasks.
@June.H
If you could wait though, the first Core i5 processor (Lynnfield-based) is coming out next month. If I remember, the first Core i5 product will come in the form of "Core i5 970" and has 2.66 Ghz, support for the latest SSE instructions, low TDP (of around 85 Watts) and is priced below 200 American dollars. I'm not sure though (if like i7) will utilize the Integrated Memory Controller (which if memory serves me right replaces the previous Northbridge-Southbridge setup......or something like that).
Anyways, those are just some suggestions hehe
