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NachtPiloten

NachtPiloten

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I have had an AMD CPU in all of my computers since well a while. Have a Brisbane now and CFS3 must be run at 3 for terrain and scenery, clouds 2 all else 5, or the game consistently locks up. I know its not my card Nvidia 560GTX, have 650 watts, cpu runs real cool with BAMA heat sink, 4 gb memory ASUS M3A78-EM (had a micro case, now have mid-size rosewill). If I go to the dark side what intel cpu is recommended?

Price with new board and memory limit 500.00 us.
 
I have completetly lost the plot when it comes to CPU's these days. I thought Intel I7 was the cutting edge, but now I read reports of I5 which seem to have superceded the I7 which seems odd numerically wise. With AMD I have totally lost track.
 
I have a Core2 Duo 2.8GHz (E7800?), 4GB ram and nVidia 9800GT 512MB which is anything but cutting edge now. Clouds on 2 and everything else on 5 and I get around 50+ fps in ETO or down around 30 fps with the B-24...

That's when I take time to fly....
 
Ted

This may muddy the water a bit more.

http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/48391.aspx

I am debating hitting the cash drawer this year or next. Some talk of a new line of Intel chips later this year. Swore I would not ever be an early adapter again, so more than likely will choose a 1366 socket I7 990x. This will be my last gaming computer that I build so I am going to splurge up front and with no plans to upgrade the processor in the future like I have done with my amd box.

here are some I7 options for you:

Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
$299

Learn more about Core i7-950
Model
Brand Intel
Processors Type Desktop
Series Core i7
Model BX80601950 CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 1366 Tech Spec
Core Bloomfield
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Name Core i7-950
Operating Frequency 3.06GHz
QPI 4.8GT/s
L2 Cache 4 x 256KB
L3 Cache 8MB
Manufacturing Tech 45 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Threading Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Voltage 0.800V-1.375V
Thermal Design Power 130W
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited
Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield 3.2GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601960
$319.
Learn more about Core i7-960
Model
Brand Intel
Series Core i7
Model BX80601960 CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 1366 Tech Spec
Core Bloomfield
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Name Core i7-960
Operating Frequency 3.2GHz
QPI 4.8GT/s
L3 Cache 8MB
Manufacturing Tech 45 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Threading Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Voltage 0.8V-1.375V
Thermal Design Power 130W
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited
Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601975
$1049
Learn more about Core i7-975 Extreme Edition
Model
Brand Intel
Processors Type Desktop
Series Core i7
Model BX80601975 CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 1366 Tech Spec
Core Bloomfield
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Name Core i7-975 Extreme Edition
Operating Frequency 3.33GHz
QPI 6.4GT/s
L2 Cache 4 x 256KB
L3 Cache 8MB
Manufacturing Tech 45 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Threading Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Voltage 0.800V-1.375V
Thermal Design Power 130W
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited

You might want to take a look at socket 1155 I5 and I7 core with sandy bridge for your application as well.

Sometimes its a leap of faith despite much research. :)

Bob
 
Cooler

I will use an aftermarket cooler. I currently have a thermolab BADA which although it is a few years old still ranks in the top ten.
 
hairyspin said:
I have a Core2 Duo 2.8GHz (E7800?), 4GB ram and nVidia 9800GT 512MB which is anything but cutting edge now. Clouds on 2 and everything else on 5 and I get around 50+ fps in ETO or down around 30 fps with the B-24...
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I used to have a Core2Duo E6750 2.66GHz, 4GB 800MHz DDR2 RAM and a 8800GTS 320MB before the latter decided to fry itself. All sliders at 5 the combination was giving around 30 FPS near ACC airfields or similar facilities and 60+ FPS everywhere else. In the end it seemingly doesn't take that much to get a lot out of CFS3.
 
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