Poll: Which desktop CPU are you using right now?
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?
Intel Core i5 2500K Unlocked 3.3GHz (Quad Core) – pede OC upto 5ghz :)
still using the e7400 series, though earlier my rig seems to tell me to Clean him or upgrade since its not turning on earlier.
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.
p4 3.0Ghz
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
Intel Core i5 760
Asus GTX 560
4 GB RAM
Not an exceptional setup, but it sure gets the job done.
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
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!
<<– AMD fanboy =))
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…:)
AMD Athlon II X3 445 – used for Office and Games
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.
Intel core i5 1.7Ghz augmented by 4gb memory, I use it for small applications and browsing internet.
Intel Core Duo E4600 @ 2.4 ghz
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!
Home Desktop: Pentium E5200
Office Desktop: Core 2 Duo E7400
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,
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.
Intel core i3 almost a year old. Used mostly to watch movies, tv series. Connected to lcd tv and tube amplifier.
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.
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)
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.
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
Athlon 64 X2 4800+ since April 2008
Athlon 64 X2 4800+ since April 2008
for internet surfing, playing online games, watching movies, use for word and excel
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!
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! =)
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
I bought an Alienware desktop last year, and im using:
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 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
this is my dream rig setup…. actually im waiting p nga here in the phils ung i7 980…. 6 core heheheh.. meron na ba?
@rotero
i just checked, yups, available na sya sa latest Aurora (desktop) nila,, ito yung mga available:
Intel® Core™ i7-3930K (Six Core, 12MB Cache) Overclocked up to 3.9Ghz
Intel® Core™ i7-3930K (Six Core, 12MB Cache) Overclocked up to 4.1Ghz
Intel® Core™ i7-3960X (Six Core Extreme, 15MB Cache) Overclocked up to 4.0Ghz
Intel® Core™ 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 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti
Dual 1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6870 – AMD CrossFireXâ„¢ Enabled
1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580
Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6950 – AMD CrossFireXâ„¢ Enable
AMD Athlon II X2 250, 3GHz
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.. :))
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
Core i7 2600K
Z68 Mobo
GTX 570
16GB Corsair Vengeance
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
Intel i7 Haswell, (Six Core Extreme, 18MB Cache) OC to 4.6Ghz
Dual 2GB GDDR6 AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 8200
16GB DDR4 RAM
1024GB SSD
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..
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 :)
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
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
Intel Core2Duo E8400 @ 3.0Ghz
I use it for Facebook.
LOL
I haven’t really put its power into good use.. hahahahaha
Just built an i5-2500K rig this december. I’m looking forward to update that rig (or replace it) come Ivy Bridge
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.
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.
i7 2600k for me i5 2500k for the wife.
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!
Core i5 2500k Intel mobo 1333DDR3 generic kingston RAM 4gig (upgradeable soon)
Nvidia GTX 560Ti 2Gb DDR5
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. :)
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.
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.
pentium 4 ht, 3.0ghz…
1.5gb ram, 128mb fx5200, 80gb hdd…
i know it’s crap, haha
AMD processors all the way!
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..
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 :).
Intel Core i5 2430M @2.40GHz,
8GB DDR3 RAM
NVidia Optimus 1GB
Usage:
Web and Mobile Apps Development
This isn’t a Desktop processor. Yeah good specs for a laptop :) Nvidia Optimus what model? I guess 520M? hahahaha..
Core i5 2500K
GTX 560 Ti for CUDA acceleration
16 GB (4×4 GB) Patriot Signature
FSP Everest 700W
More than enough for developing .NET and Android applications, using Adobe Creative Suite programs (particularly Premiere Pro, Photoshop and After Effects), and a bit of Autodesk 3ds Max and gaming.
I do most of my gaming on consoles these days due to their convenience and a more refined and streamlined online experience, particularly on Xbox Live.
I have an i5-2400 with 4gb Ram usually used for school works and light gaming… no VC(para may time pa magaral haha)
AMD Phenom II 965 BE
10GB DDR3
No VC
1.6TB HDD.
AMD Phenom II X2 unlocked-> X4 3.5Ghz
I use a IBM G4 1GHz at home and a Quad Core i something but my 10+yr old Powerbook G4 still blows away these Windows machine when it comes to MS Excel.
I have in front of me an Excel File which calculates our delays, in the Windows machine it takes between 30 to 40 minutes but my old Powerbook G4, it only take 12 to 15minutes.
I’m telling you, Intel sucks balls.
Windows sucks balls and MS doesn’t still know how to port MS office to windows correctly.
MS and PC makers should be hanged for wasting so much manhours on there account.