Affordable Core i7

puppetworx · 2 Dec 2008 at 11:01

According to TechReport you don't really need super fast, super tight OR triple channel memory in order to enjoy the best of a Core i7.

Suddenly a Core i7 system looks pretty appealing if you're on a mid-range budget.

EvilOne · 2 Dec 2008 at 11:37

AMD gonna crash intels party for mid range very soon. Cheaper cpu's for all

Best bet is to wait a month or 2.

Nullvoid · 2 Dec 2008 at 11:39

Isn't this common knowledge already though? Even on DDR2 based systems, the quantity of your RAM and its rated speed has always been infinitely more important than tighter timings. If you're looking to achieve the absolute best overclocks you can then fine, a more expensive set will help you achieve them, or if you're into benching your system for e-peen purposes then it also makes sense, but for most people they would be better off buying cheaper sets.

willhub · 2 Dec 2008 at 11:56

If it don't run in triple channel it is single channel though.

reflux · 2 Dec 2008 at 11:57

Isn't there some proviso about using RAM rated higher than 1.6v with Core i7? Additionally, 4GB of DDR3 sits right between the prices for the 3 and 6GB kits, so you're not really saving any money.

mishima · 2 Dec 2008 at 13:46

Doesn't i7 really limit you to Vista? The smallest triple channel is 3GB and XP doesn't uttilize more than 3GB anyway.

SinaiSound · 2 Dec 2008 at 14:10

mishima said:
Doesn't i7 really limit you to Vista? The smallest triple channel is 3GB and XP doesn't uttilize more than 3GB anyway.

XP x64 Would be fine with more than 4GB

Vista x86 would have the same 4GB limit

mishima · 2 Dec 2008 at 14:17

I see, looks like I'll have to upgrade to x64 then when I move over to i7. Cheers