i5 750 - wrong CPU?

[Flying Anorak]

Hi,

Anyone got any experience of HD video editing using an i5750? I've just built my folks a new rig with one of these and 8GB of RAM but I'm a bit concerned to note that my Dad's preferred software suggests that the min recommended spec for AVCHD editing is a 2.8GHz i7. I'm hoping to OC the i5 to 3GHz but is there any reason why an i5 wont be suitable?

Could be an expensive mistake otherwise!

Thanks,

 

[cmndr_andi]

The i5 750 is basically a 2.66 GHz i7 with hyperthreading turned off. In multithreaded applications an i7 at the same clockspeed can be up to 25% faster - but usually the difference is much less than that

In conclusion, your dad should be A-OK and overclocking is a good plan - looks like that software will make good use of the extra clockspeed.

 

[Cycrow]

althou the i7 would be better, they are abit more money.

the i5 will still do a good job anyways, its not all that far behind, especially if your on a budget