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Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief January 13, 2012 · 2 min read

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Was in SM Cyberzone MegaMall yesterday after a meeting, did the rounds and was looking for a desktop processor for my next gaming rig (specifically, the 1st generation Intel Core i7 960) but could not find any store that still carries them (they were all pushing for the Sandy Bridge Core i7 2600).

So today, I’m hoping I could find that CPU and be able to complete my hodge-podge of a gaming rig (still have a couple of LGA 1366 ROG motherboards Asus gave me a year or two ago, plus the video card from Inno3D I won in a raffle and Gainward gave me a kick-ass top of the line GPU several months back, the HDDs that Western Digital gave me last year and the Cooler Master CPU case I bought just for kicks). So all I need is a fairly new processor and two 4GB sticks of RAM.

This is in anticipation of Diablo 3, which should be out anytime soon.

Anyway, I was thinking that if I still cannot find that Core i7-960, then I should have a back-up processor. The most likely candidate is the AMD FX6100 3.3GHz 6-core processor.

Anyway, I thought of asking my readers what desktop processor they are using now. It’s been a while since we did a poll here at YugaTech.

Do chime in via the comments section and tell me what desktop CPU you are using right now and what do you use it for?

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124 Comments

Sam · 14 years ago

Intel Core i5 2430M @2.40GHz,
8GB DDR3 RAM
NVidia Optimus 1GB

Usage:
Web and Mobile Apps Development

JM · 14 years ago

This isn’t a Desktop processor. Yeah good specs for a laptop :) Nvidia Optimus what model? I guess 520M? hahahaha..

Rtimn · 14 years ago

My build is core2quad, gts450 (1gb/128bit) vcard and 8gb memory and still runs Ultra on Battlefield 3. my pc is almost 2 years now :).

airnolds · 14 years ago

Quadcore Q6600
4gb Ram
Galaxy 512mb VC

Usage:
Gaming
HTPC

since 2007-2008 [estimate]…

Plan to upgrade in 2013. whatever comes after i7 then i’ll probably purchase that..

Jasper · 14 years ago

AMD processors all the way!

vincent · 14 years ago

pentium 4 ht, 3.0ghz…
1.5gb ram, 128mb fx5200, 80gb hdd…
i know it’s crap, haha

iks · 14 years ago

Right now im using AMD 720 BE x3 (Triple Core) Phenom II. Overclock up to 3.8 max stable.

and planed to change it to Intel procie once IVY Bridge came out.

-for gaming.

metre9dmt · 14 years ago

My desktop rig has a Celeron 330 (2.66 Mhz, 256Kb L2 cache, single core). It’s about 7 years old. It is used web browsing, general office applications, simple video editing and light gaming. I know it is in its last leg and planning to have a new one within the year. As to which CPU (Intel or AMD), I’ll wait for the release of Windows 8 and determine which one provides a better price:performance ratio. I might even try to have an ARM-based rig if it became available.

Bren · 14 years ago

Best use i5 2500. Best bang for the buck processor out there. Go with 2500k if you plan to overclock your processor otherwise stick with 2500. :)

john · 14 years ago

Core i5 2500k Intel mobo 1333DDR3 generic kingston RAM 4gig (upgradeable soon)
Nvidia GTX 560Ti 2Gb DDR5

jego207 · 14 years ago

ang gagandang ng hardware ng mga tao dito ah.
haha

Mine’s a trusty i3 sandy bridge, and 1GB nvidia, 4gb ddr3. spent only 8k for the upgrade when my motherboard got fried. :) other hardware are still good and intact!

Mike · 14 years ago

i7 2600k for me i5 2500k for the wife.

Pusang Kulog · 14 years ago

Built 2 weeks ago:

Intel Pentium Dual Core G620 at 2.60 Ghz
8 GB RAM Kingston HyperX (2x4GB)
On-board Intel HD Graphics

Being used as an HTPC with XBMC on top of Windows 7 so that the unit can be use also for simple home computing needs.

Pusang Kulog · 14 years ago

Built 2 weeks ago:

Intel Pentium Dual Core G620 at 2.60 Ghz
8 GB RAM Kingston HyperX (2x4GB)
On-board Intel HD Graphics

Being use as an HTPC with XBMC on top of Windows 7 so that the unit can be use also for simple home computing needs.

sylv3rblade · 14 years ago

Just built an i5-2500K rig this december. I’m looking forward to update that rig (or replace it) come Ivy Bridge

roiji · 14 years ago

Intel Core2Duo E8400 @ 3.0Ghz
I use it for Facebook.

LOL

I haven’t really put its power into good use.. hahahahaha

Ken Daison · 14 years ago

i7-980 OC to 4.8Ghz
3x 3GB EVGA GTX 590 SC (SC from the box)
16GB DDR4 RAM
2 TB Seagate HDD
1250W Corsair EVO Galaxy
32GB DDR4 RAM Corsair Crossfire
ASUS Rampage Mobo
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

noli007 · 14 years ago

since 2009
Intel Core 2 Duo
3GB DDR2
NVidia 9900GT
160 HD Seagate
Windows 7 Premium
Use mainly for gaming – Latest game installed arkham city
If works fine for the past fav games Fallout FarCry Crysis

Ivy B · 14 years ago

Intel i7 Haswell, (Six Core Extreme, 18MB Cache) OC to 4.6Ghz
Dual 2GB GDDR6 AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 8200
16GB DDR4 RAM
1024GB SSD

JM · 14 years ago

For real? GDDR6 HD 8200 and DDR4 RAM? Well, maybe there is a 1024 SSD even if I’m not sure. but for the 1st two I mentioned? hell yeah! I will believe it if you post such a CPU-z screenshot and GPU-z! or else..another talkshit..

Ruelle · 14 years ago

Lol JM, you don’t have to take him seriously, although even if Ivy Bridge isn’t even out yet, I’m real excited as to what Haswell will bring to the table.

@Ivy B

I would’ve been impressed with the set-up, but an HD 8200? Dude that’s onboard graphics level XD You should study AMD GPU nomenclature first :)

Jedrek Tan · 14 years ago

intel i3-2100 sandy bridge. its a fast budget pc it could beat previus generation i5 and almost on par with i7 of the past XD

Pol · 14 years ago

Core i7 2600K
Z68 Mobo
GTX 570
16GB Corsair Vengeance

jb · 14 years ago

I am using a dual a intel e5700, 8gig ram, 2tb HD, 6670 graphics

Will upgrade this year for ivy and 7900 series video card

Zorro · 14 years ago

AMD Athlon II X2 250, 3GHz

Lance · 14 years ago

I’m using this CPU too, coupled with an ATI Radeon video card and 2GB Ram. I can already play games that are high end. And it’s way cheaper than those i3s and up.. just wondering.. :))

Virex · 14 years ago

I bought an Alienware desktop last year, and im using:

PROCESSOR IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i7-2600K (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 4.1GHz

MEMORY 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz

VIDEO CARD Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6950

rotero · 14 years ago

this is my dream rig setup…. actually im waiting p nga here in the phils ung i7 980…. 6 core heheheh.. meron na ba?

Virex · 14 years ago

@rotero
i just checked, yups, available na sya sa latest Aurora (desktop) nila,, ito yung mga available:

IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i7-3930K (Six Core, 12MB Cache) Overclocked up to 3.9Ghz
IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i7-3930K (Six Core, 12MB Cache) Overclocked up to 4.1Ghz
IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i7-3960X (Six Core Extreme, 15MB Cache) Overclocked up to 4.0Ghz
IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i7-3960X (Six Core Extreme, 15MB Cache) Overclocked up to 4.2Ghz

Up to 16GB4 Q DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz – 4 DIMMS

1.25GB GDDR5 NVIDIAÂ® GeForceÂ® GTX 560 Ti
Dual 1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6870 – AMD CrossFireXâ„¢ Enabled
1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIAÂ® GeForceÂ® GTX 580
Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6950 – AMD CrossFireXâ„¢ Enable

Jeric · 14 years ago

I’m still on core i3 530 @ 2.9ghz, 1156 motherboard. No complaining, it still gets the job done playing games. I’m sure diablo 3 will run on even old cpu’s

Mick · 14 years ago

i’m using intel core i7 2600k unlocked 3.4ghz. (i dunno how to OC this thing, though) and PowerColor Radeon HD 6870 X2 with 16GB of RAM. i use it mainly for 3dsmax and autocad stuff tska sa upcoming new Resident Evil game! =)

Jethro · 14 years ago

Running a “desktop replacement computer” or a rather large laptop: Asus G74SX-3DE with an I7 2630QM and a GTX560M 3GB Video Card…

If it was not for Electricity I would have gotten a Twin 580 SLI rig paired to a 5 GHZ OCed 2600K!

Damny · 14 years ago

Athlon 64 X2 4800+ since April 2008

for internet surfing, playing online games, watching movies, use for word and excel

Damny · 14 years ago

Athlon 64 X2 4800+ since April 2008

Noir · 14 years ago

We currently have 2 Desktops

Both have Athlon II x3(1 unlocked older one to X4 other one is just new so havent tried it yet)

also

3 laptops that has a C-50, a e_450 AND a Turion x2.

2 Laptops with Intel Pentium and a Core 2.

1 Desktop that just got demoted but I presume the Core 2 Duo E7200 in it is still functioning.

Noir · 14 years ago

Hmm just saw the other question.

Both Desktop have a 6850 and a 5750. i Use the both for gaming

technically speaking I see no use in buying Fast CPUs if gaming is all i care about. Buying an expensive GPU is better than an expensive CPU in games

Name: IC DeaDPiPoL · 14 years ago

AMD Athlon X2 250 with 6Gb RAM and relying on an onboard HD4250 (still don’t find a need for switching to a higher gpu)

makr · 14 years ago

still using the athlon x2 250… while we are on the subject of the amd fx6100, I think you are better off with the core i5 2500k or an i7. The fx6100 was on the top of my list for an upgrade until I saw the benchmarks… the core i5 handily beats the newer fx6100 on most benchmarks.

chubibo · 14 years ago

Intel core i3 almost a year old. Used mostly to watch movies, tv series. Connected to lcd tv and tube amplifier.

ninong · 14 years ago

the i7 2600/2600K is faster, cheaper, and more efficient than the old lga1366 i7s. its around as fast or faster than the 6-core i7 980x in benchmarks. i guess the old 1366 ROG boards you have is the only reason left to buy the i7 960.

as for what i have running, i’m using an i5 2500k (and gtx 470) mostly for playing battlefield 3 and browsing.

Ruben Umali · 14 years ago

im using Intel Xeon X3430,
hehehe Used to be a server
converted to a PC

using this for 3D modeling so far its ok,
working good for Left for dead,

David · 14 years ago

Home Desktop: Pentium E5200
Office Desktop: Core 2 Duo E7400

Soul Annihilator · 14 years ago

Sir Yuga, post nyo rin po kung ano magiging overall gaming rig setup nyo kung sakali. I’m also planning on upgrading my PC to a gaming rig this year.

2012 is gonna be the year of PC gaming!

jonaflormicfren · 14 years ago

Intel Core Duo E4600 @ 2.4 ghz

bern · 14 years ago

Intel core i5 1.7Ghz augmented by 4gb memory, I use it for small applications and browsing internet.

jeff · 14 years ago

Phenom II x2 555 Black Ed.
3gb kingston ddr2
geforce 6100pm-m2 v3
WD Blue Caviar HD sata 500gb
ati radeon 1gb VC

ganito lang ginawa ko rig last year.

Dennis Rosello · 14 years ago

AMD Athlon II X3 445 – used for Office and Games

jonski22 · 14 years ago

im typing this with a Pentium 4 2.0GHz, 1GB RAM and an 80GB HDD…guess what it still run both PS CS3 and Dreamweaver CS3..with my Outlook and some browser open…:)

jeff · 14 years ago

<<– AMD fanboy =))

JM · 14 years ago

I’m using AMD Athlon x2 5000+ 2.2Ghz unlocked to Quad-core with L3 cached also unlocked. never tried Over-clocking them since I’m only using stock HSF :)..nowadays, these processors are very rare to find. at TipidPC, they sell these processors bundled with a core unlocking MOBO. :) Goodluck on your purchase sir abe!

Soul Annihilator · 14 years ago

Have you tried any of the AMD Phenom II processors? I’m hearing good feedbacks about its performance especially the X6 series. They’re cheaper then Intel processors as well

garz · 14 years ago

Intel Core i5 760
Asus GTX 560
4 GB RAM

Not an exceptional setup, but it sure gets the job done.

kelvin · 14 years ago

FX Series as of now is not that bad lalo na my patch na sya for windows 7. for multi gpu setup, FX Series is not the processor for you. In gaming, FX Series is not bad as other says(Single GPU Setup). Anyway, AM3+ ang FX Series pero backward compatible sya sa AM3 with bios update even required by mobo manufacturer. For intel setup, pwede na ung i5 2500k na cpu good for single and multithreaded apps.

Here’s mine.

Mobo: ASRock 990FX Extreme 4
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1055t 2.8GHz
RAM: Gskill Ripjaw X 1600 1.5v
GPU: Sapphire Radeon 6850 1GB

cheers

JOhnrid · 14 years ago

p4 3.0Ghz

Tigrrr · 14 years ago

I am a 3D artist on a very tight budget and using an old and lowly Turion64 laptop right now, but about to assemble an AMD A8 desktop soon. Will use it for its great OpenCL performance, esp. in 3D rendering apps that take advantage of it.