Which Processor + RAM combo is better?

[dunkaroos]

8gb RAM + Intel[emoji]174[/emoji] QX9300 45nm "Montevina" Core[emoji]8482[/emoji]2 Quad 2.53GHz w/12MB

or

12gb RAM + Intel Core i7 Quad Extreme (Nehalem) 975 3.33GHz 8MB


Need a heavy processor for architectural renderings/ heavy imaging.
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[fivefivenine]

Originally Posted by Dunkaroos

12gb RAM + Intel Core i7 Quad Extreme (Nehalem) 975 3.33GHz 8MB[table][tr][td]
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[derventa]

12 gigs of ram..







im still on my 03' 512MB, its still poppin

 

[i just got lucky]

OP is the second option an HP Elite Desktop?

I saw one with almost the same specs for around $1200

 

[rcdp]

Nehalem is also the better processor. 2nd one for sure.

 

[dunkaroos]

#1 is ASUS

#2 is Sager


IDK why the ASUS costs more (the one with less RAM)

 

[sbao26975]

First off, why are you comparing a mobile processor vs a desktop processor. Secondly, the i7 architecture is far more advanced than the core 2 quad. That i7 will completely decimate that qx9300.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

Rank 2 vs rank 54, you decide.

 

[sole vintage]

Intel Core i7 Quad Extreme is going to cost you a pretty penny

i will go with a Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920 or a Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz

i think having more than 6 gigs of ram is overkill

 

[ill w1lliam]

I got an AMD Athlon II x4 Processor with 6GB of ram. I was looking into it before and Athlon is the best one for the best price (my price range at least)

 

[hybridsoldier23]

Originally Posted by sbao26975

First off, why are you comparing a mobile processor vs a desktop processor. Secondly, the i7 architecture is far more advanced than the core 2 quad. That i7 will completely decimate that qx9300.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

Rank 2 vs rank 54, you decide.

THIS.

 

[i just got lucky]

Originally Posted by Dunkaroos

#1 is ASUS

#2 is Sager


IDK why the ASUS costs more (the one with less RAM)

Paying for the brand name?  Just like HP is cheaper than Dell I guess.

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

Option # 2

 

[shatterkneesinc]

option 2 and its not even close

 

[rcdp]

Asus monitors are beasts as well. Bout to get dual ASUS VH236H's soon.

 

[spsfinest212]

Originally Posted by shatterkneesinc

option 2 and its not even close

 

[mr monday niight]

@ 12 gb of ram

by time you actually put that ram to use, it'll be outdated & slow

 

[spsfinest212]

Originally Posted by derventa

12 gigs of ram..







im still on my 03' 512MB, its still poppin

How do you watch Youtube or WorldStar videos with that?

 

[mr monday niight]

Originally Posted by spsfinest212

Originally Posted by derventa

12 gigs of ram..







im still on my 03' 512MB, its still poppin

How do you watch Youtube or WorldStar videos with that?

videos are like slideshows

 

[jmedora]

Go with 6 or 9 GBs, i know you're rendering, but rendering doesn't take 12 GBs.
You're lucky if you're pushing 6.
And slow RAM monday? I don't think so.

 

[rcdp]

i7 920 with 9gigs of ram and a GeForce 260 GTX is what I'm getting next while dual monitoring asus vh236h. Mass Effect 2 here I come

 

[pinoysole23]

2nd option for sure.

 

[hellohiphop4000]

Both will probably be more than adequate, the i7 is easily superior but i can guarantee the core 2 quad is a better bang for your buck. I personally wouldn't get an i7 until they came down in price, much like what has happened to the core 2 quad. They'll be close to 1/2 price this time next year.

 

[its that dude]

i5-750 ftw!

but yea..second combo is better.

even better...build your computer. just need to buy the parts and put it together. guides are all online.

 

[DVMNXK]

What are you doing where you need 12GB's of RAM?

 

[slab_diaz]

second option ftw. ive seen machines with that specs render and theyre just rapido. im actually jealous that youre goin to use something like that for your renderings