Pick-A-Proc
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:03 pm
A friend of mine is wanting to build a computer and asked me for help. I haven't really been keeping up with hardware since I built my last comp about a year ago.
We basically know everything to put in it except which processor. He is going to be using this computer for gaming and casual use. Meaning, he will either be in a game, or just browsing the net.
I just blindly suggested i7 because its new and he wants to keep the computer for a while. However, i7 may be out of his budget. I then suggested i5, but I really know nothing of it. Then he even asked about getting a C2D or C2Q in order to save money by getting DD2.
I guess my main question is.... Is it really worth it for him to put out the extra money for a i7/i5? And if not.... Quad or dual? (I hate that question.... I spent forever deciding for myself. This is also a reason for me suggesting i7/i5 so I could avoid him getting me to figure out whether to put a dual or a quad in )
I would think if he isn't gonna go for an i7/i5 then he should just get a good fast C2Q, but I'd like some opinions.
Thanks
We basically know everything to put in it except which processor. He is going to be using this computer for gaming and casual use. Meaning, he will either be in a game, or just browsing the net.
I just blindly suggested i7 because its new and he wants to keep the computer for a while. However, i7 may be out of his budget. I then suggested i5, but I really know nothing of it. Then he even asked about getting a C2D or C2Q in order to save money by getting DD2.
I guess my main question is.... Is it really worth it for him to put out the extra money for a i7/i5? And if not.... Quad or dual? (I hate that question.... I spent forever deciding for myself. This is also a reason for me suggesting i7/i5 so I could avoid him getting me to figure out whether to put a dual or a quad in )
I would think if he isn't gonna go for an i7/i5 then he should just get a good fast C2Q, but I'd like some opinions.
Thanks