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The Intel Core i5 Processor - what's in your gaming PC?

September 11, 2009 4:23PM

If you've been waiting for the Core i5 Processor - then wait no longer! This CPU was just released and the reviews look pretty darned amazing!

The newest Core i5 45nm chips give you multi-threaded performance for faster multi-tasking, digital media creation, and gaming - and they're priced just right!

Socket 1156 is born! Here are the new chips that fit the new socket!

  • Core i7 870 2.93 GHz; 4 cores & 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
  • Core i7 860 2.8 GHz; 4 cores & 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
  • Core i5 570 2.66 GHz; 4 cores & 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache

And don't forget to snag a new P55 based motherboard to match up to your new gaming processor!

This is definitely my current recommendation for those who wish to build a gaming rig on a budget - bang for the buck!

Who's planning to build one of these systems?

 

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10/16/09 at 01:18 AM #1 Skier
Done.  Running a Core i7 870 with the new P55 MoBo and lovin' it!  Smokin' fast (especially with my dual 285 SLI setup).   :-)

Last modified on 10/16/2009 at 1:20 am
-Skier
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10/16/09 at 03:52 AM #2 thisandthis
I want an i5 system, I can't pursuede myself to spend $450 on a (cpu+motherboard+ram) upgrade...
thisandthis2000 Xfire Miniprofile
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11/05/09 at 12:55 AM #3 Toadster
thisandthis - what setup are you looking at setting up?
I see pricing around $410 for mobo/Core i5-750, and 4GB RAM (today's date)
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