Core i3 purchase

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sabihrs

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Hi all,

This is my first ever thread on this forum. I have been a silent observer for a while and find it a helpful and supportive place. About the advice sought now:

Question: Should I wait for the Core i3 or purchase a Core 2 duo now?

I am not in an urgent need of a new system. I currently own a Pentium 4 1.6 Ghz and 256 MB Ram. I have not played any PC games really. Currently own a PS2 which I love but can't spend the money for a PS3...it would translate into huge expenditure in the long run.

I would really appreciate if someone can clarify the following concerns as well:

1) Is a Core i3 faster then the fastest Core 2 Duo and is it cheaper at the same time
2) How much of a price slash can I expect for Core 2 Duo because of Core i3 introduction
3) If I build a system around Core 2 duo E8200, how long before it gets outdated and how does this particular processor stack up against Core i3 on paper?
 
I thought the i3 was just going to be re branded Core2 on the 775 platform?

I would wait for nothing.

Get an i5 setup.

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Jamin43 said:
2 Cores, 4 threads, 4MB Cache, Socket 1156, 2.93 or 3.08 Ghz,
Prices
Core i3 - 119 -139
Core i5 - 172 - 192
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Well, that info is contradictory to what bomberboy posted.
Wonder which will be correct.

The Core i3 is expected to be derived from the same Lynnfield design as the new Core i5 and the second-gen Core i7 processors. However, it will sport only two cores instead of four, lack HyperThreading and rely on an integrated GPU baked into the same chip as the processor die.
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As far as ive heard the i3's wont support hyperthreading, from someone who works for a motherboard manufacturer aswell.

I guess we wont really see until a few weeks or so before release then eh?
 
Core i3 will support Hyperthreading

The articles that say i3 won't support hyperthreading are old.

Furthermore, the only difference between i3 and i5 (dual core versions) is that i3 won't support Turbo mode
 
Bodaggit23 said:
The article bomberboy posted is from September 9th, 2009
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You mean this article
http://apcmag.com/intel-confirms-core-i3-as-entry-level-nehalem-chip.htm

But thats wrong, the guy (David Flynn) who wrote the article could be confused between hyperthreading and Turbo mode. i3 won't support turbo mode but it will support hyperthreading. Anyway, the article is not coming from tech/computer website.

Other sources like expreview and Tomsharware say that Core i3 does support hyperthreading.

Anyway, you only need to wait few months and you will see by youself that it supports hyperthreading
 
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Thank you guys for helping me out. I guess I will wait then till Core i3 comes out. If I decide its not much of a performance boost, I will hope for the prices to come down for Core 2 Duo even further.

My budget for a new Desktop (excluding monitor and accessories) is around 400 dollars.
 
I would still appreciate if someone can answer any of the following questions for me

1) Is a Core i3 faster then the fastest Core 2 Duo and is it cheaper at the same time
2) How much of a price slash can I expect for Core 2 Duo because of Core i3 introduction
3) If I build a system around Core 2 duo E8200, how long before it gets outdated and how does this particular processor stack up against Core i3 on paper?
 
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