[kuang3]

Just asking bros if you think buying i7 1366 or 1156 will provide better value?

admittedly, i7 920 overall cost is more expensive due the x58 chipset, and maybe the triple-channel memory set up.

But i7 920 performs better in terms of clocks to clocks IMO after reading few reviews and benchmarks, thus the extra cost is justified. I could be wrong, so pls correct me if I am.

i am planning to build a new rig, and for the moment i think since i5 750 is a lot cheaper than 920, so my opinion is either i5 750 or i7 920, any bro mind to comment? we can exchange our opinions here.

[jarred1223]

Depends on what you're using the pc for.

[khaos83_2000]

i7 for future proof

[Hairyworm]

Originally Posted by khaos83_2000

i7 for future proof

how sure are u that 1366 will be the mainstream?

[lennardseah]

Originally Posted by Hairyworm

how sure are u that 1366 will be the mainstream?

i7 8xx series is socket 1156. the 9xx wunt look so good after the P55 gets replaced

[Hairyworm]

Originally Posted by lennardseah

i7 8xx series is socket 1156. the 9xx wunt look so good after the P55 gets replaced

but look why would intel want 2 socket?

low their revenue?

[tensor]

take a look at difference in chipset/CPU architecture for both I7 and i5.

Then consider if your planning to do multi-GPU with extreme OC? if so its just take i7

else i5 would suffice.

[IRn00bleto]

1366 if u want extreme path, 1156 if u want mainstream path

1366 will eventually be the socket for i9 cpu while 1156 will be for i3 with integrated gfx

[lennardseah]

Originally Posted by Hairyworm

but look why would intel want 2 socket?

low their revenue?

p4 had 423, 478 and lga775

less upgrade path more money

[Hairyworm]

Originally Posted by lennardseah

p4 had 423, 478 and lga775

less upgrade path more money

there were changes becos 423 uses crazy price rambus. 478 for ddrs and 775 for ddr2.

[bridge168]

I have a 478 mobo, but also using RDRAM

[longsiew]

I would recommend u to get i5

I have i7 with me and for daily usage and gaming.....u can't see any difference between i5 or i7

But one thing for sure is that the money out from yr wallet and pass it to the sale person...then u can see the difference....maybe 5 or 6 pcs of SGD50 notes more on i7.