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I'm seeing the i7 920 processor with an X58 chipset mobo at around $460 and the i7 860 processor with a P55 chipset mobo at around $400. Would the new i7 860/mobo combination be a better value for FSX? Will it equal or better the i7 920/mobo combination without overclocking? Does the Intel processor "Turboboost" provide an FSX performance increase?Thanks for any input.


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I'm seeing the i7 920 processor with an X58 chipset mobo at around $460 and the i7 860 processor with a P55 chipset mobo at around $400. Would the new i7 860/mobo combination be a better value for FSX? Will it equal or better the i7 920/mobo combination without overclocking? Does the Intel processor "Turboboost" provide an FSX performance increase?Thanks for any input.
Check out the i5. It is an i7 without hyperthreading - which FSX does not use. I am seriously considering an i5, which can easily overclock to 4.0Ghz with practically identical performance in FSX to any i7 running at 4.0Ghz. And, you can get a setup for about 200 less than an i7 920.

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Check out the i5. It is an i7 without hyperthreading - which FSX does not use. I am seriously considering an i5, which can easily overclock to 4.0Ghz with practically identical performance in FSX to any i7 running at 4.0Ghz. And, you can get a setup for about 200 less than an i7 920.
Thanks. I overlooked the $90 price difference between the i5 750 and the i7 860 with only a little drop-off of performance. That puts the i5 750 about at the same price as the Phenom II X4 965 with better performance based on an AnandTech review on Sept 18. I guess the i5 750 is the way to go unless someone wants to advise me otherwise.

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i5 750 is the sweet spot for sure. Just keep in mind it's 4 threads rather than 8 (i7) or 12 (i9) so the performance gap will widen over time (the i7 will get faster with new software while the i5 stays the same).

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i5 can easily overclock to 4.0Ghz
From what I read, the i7 processor overclocks much easier than the i5. Does anyone have experience with the i5?

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For FSX, the best bang for the buck is an i5. When you consider the much less expensive motherboard, memory (only requires dual channel), and CPU (not to mention a less powerful power supply), you can save 200 to 300 dollars over an equally performing 1366 i7 system.Here is a link with a highly regarded 105 dollar (newegg free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813128405 ) Gigabyte motherboard showing an i5 running over 4 Ghz on a stock air cooler.http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showth...hlight=p55m-ud2Here is the link holding this board in high regard (from anandtech, no less!):http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3652Who cares about hyperthreading? FSX does not use it, and nor will 90 percent of the software in a years time. It is just an expensive gimmik for most folks. Seriously folks!

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Who cares about hyperthreading? FSX does not use it, and nor will 90 percent of the software in a years time. It is just an expensive gimmik for most folks. Seriously folks!
I know! Who would want to use their PC for more than one program?Seriously! :(

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Hyperthreading was dropped by Intel in the Core2 lineup because of the lack of programs that use it. A few do, but most don't. The i5 is a very good deal for those looking to upgrade their computer systems for improved FSX performance. And, and it does a bang up job for the vast majority of programs out there.RH

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In my system I use a I860 and am very haoppy with it.It is running at 3.97 Ghz and completely stable.Good value for money.


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Hyperthreading was dropped by Intel in the Core2 lineup because of the lack of programs that use it. A few do, but most don't. The i5 is a very good deal for those looking to upgrade their computer systems for improved FSX performance. And, and it does a bang up job for the vast majority of programs out there.RH
:( No.HT was never planned to be a part of the Core microarchitecture. Your argument "lack of programs that use it" could be applied to multi-core chips just as easily, yet clearly CPU manufacturers have not shied away from adding more cores so obviously your *theory* is incorrect.

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Okay, questions answered. I'm considering:i5-750 Intel processor @ $200MSI P55-CD53 motherboard @ $115Antec BP550 Plus 550W power supply @ $65Gigabyte GZ-XyBMDX-400 ATX mid tower case @ $35Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 1.65V memory @ $115Sony Optiarc IDE DVD-ROM drive DDU1678A @ $19Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit @ $105Existing WD 250GB 7200RPM 16MB cache hard driveExisting XFX Nvidia 9800GTX-512MB video cardTotal added cost $654 to upgrade from Athlon 6000 X2Major improvement to FSX?


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Looks good. You might want to consider an aftermarket heatsink as well -- like the highly rated CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus ($29.95).Take care,RH

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Looks good. You might want to consider an aftermarket heatsink as well -- like the highly rated CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus ($29.95).Take care,RH
Thanks for the help on that. A NewEgg search for 1156 socket compatible heatsinks only listed one by Thermalake.

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