the Official Intel Core ix thread for desktops and laptops

[g_suresh_mps]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

@ g_suresh_mps - what codec you are using to rip videos?? The cpu optimization greatly depends on which codec and what version of it you are using.

DivX man ...

I need to Convert MPEG 2(mpg) to avi( Divx / Xvid/ MKV)

Faster encoding time without losing quality ...

so help me

 

[topgear]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

Use version 7.2. It supports multi core cpus so all of your cores should be utilized properly and if possible use DiVx pro converter.

 

[Gauravs90]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

Nero recode is better than divx 7.2 in converting videos to h264/mpeg-4 AVC.

Nero recode uses all cores and thread by default but you can specify it.

 

[topgear]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

^^ Nero recode/AutoGK/Virtualdub are just frontend for those codecs.

The codec plays main part in the conversation .. h264/mpeg-4 codecs also supports multicore cpu's.

@ g_suresh_mps - Try Badaboom veideo converter from - it uses nvidia gpu's - so it's a lot faster

 

[Cool G5]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

Guys I'm interested in knowing the quote for the cheapest i7 rig which would comprise just processor+mobo+4GB DDR3 RAM.

Would I require graphic card or will the motherboard come with one? Also will Corsair VX450W suffice?

 

[desiibond]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

you do require a GPU as X58 chipset doesn't come with a GPU.

core i7 920: 14k if I am right
The cheapest mobo with X58 chipset is MSI's I think and is available for some 10.5k
and 2gig of DDR3 1333MHz transcend costs 2.5k-3k

you can pick a GPU like 9500GT for some 2.5k -3k

 

[Cool G5]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

you do require a GPU as X58 chipset doesn't come with a GPU.

core i7 920: 14k if I am right
The cheapest mobo with X58 chipset is MSI's I think and is available for some 10.5k
and 2gig of DDR3 1333MHz transcend costs 2.5k-3k

you can pick a GPU like 9500GT for some 2.5k -3k

What about those cheaper i7 i.e 870 or those? I mean those based on 1166 socket & not 1366.

Also will 9500GT suffice for a 24" Dell S2409W if I intend to play the latest games at mid range level? Don't suggest Ati since I want good driver support for linux.

 

[desiibond]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

not sure if they are avaiable now in India.

and 9500GT is useful for HD playback and not for gaming. for S2409w, you better stick to Palit GTX260 Sonic or HD5770 atleast. these cost 10k-11k.

 

[topgear]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

What about those cheaper i7 i.e 870 or those? I mean those based on 1166 socket & not 1366.

Also will 9500GT suffice for a 24" Dell S2409W if I intend to play the latest games at mid range level? Don't suggest Ati since I want good driver support for linux.

The cheaper core i7's are based on 1156 socket not 1166

but the irony is they are not cheaper

core i7 860 costs around Rs. 14.5-15K &
the cheapest mobo you can get for this is Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 which is around Rs. 7K.

So going with core i7 1366 socket based cpu is more vfm

 

[desiibond]

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yes. if core i7 860 is available for 14k-15k, it's better to pick this one instead of core i7 920 coz:

1) is on 95W TDP (i7 920 is on 130W TDP)
2) Works on cheaper P55 motherboards
3) Marginally faster than core i7 920
4) better overclocker.

 

[Cool G5]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

Yes I meant socket 1156. So one needs atleast 40K to get an i7 rig if I'm not mistaken sans the monitor. What about the i5?

I'm thinking of getting it since i7 won't come under my budget. What do you guys suggest me if my budget is 30K. I just need Proccy+Mobo+RAM+PSU. I'll add graphic card later next year. Waiting for the fermi.

 

[ashu888ashu888]

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^^

(sorry for joining the buzz here abit late..lol).. there will be no i7 in ur 30K budget buddy..

I mean the main drawback (for tight budget users) is the non availability of on board video support, so buying a GPU (and tat too a slightly good one) makes the budget goes haywire..

I think for a 30K, u shud better be goin for a core2quad setup rather than a entry level core ix based system...

but yes, then i;'ll hv to ask u, for wat purpose u need a core i7 setup..?? video encoding..?
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Cheers n e-peace....

 

[Cool G5]

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I'll need the PC for running GIMP, Carbide.UI, occasional video encoding alongwith the regular things like watching movies, chatting, browsing etc. Also I won't be using Windows on the PC. It would most probably be a Linux distro. A windows would be installed but it will be only used for some occasional gaming at mid level graphic settings.

 

[desiibond]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

how about phenom II X4 945+ 790gx/78g + ddr3
9k+7k+6k

 

[ashu888ashu888]

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@ G5

hmmm.. i see.. thanx for the clarification..

but yes, core i7's are designed for extreme gaming and as per ur requirements..and ur budget i think a core 2 quad can do ur work quite efficiently or even a phenom as desii said..

 

[Cool G5]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

Which would be better desiibond? I don't know much about the benchmarks but I just know one thing that AMD offers good VFM when your budget is low. Will the above rig you mentioned be better than an i5 750 coupled with the gigabyte mobo & ddr3 ram?

 

[desiibond]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

Since you use linux, the onboard ATI GPU won't be feasible thanks to ultra noobish linux drivers that ATI provides. So, either way you need to get a GPU.

Now that P55 boards are available for 6.5k-7k, my money will be on

core i5+P55+DDR3.

for GPU, you need to do a research on which GPU is budget most feasible with linux. I woiuld vouch for 9600GT which is available for 4.5k and is enough for AV editing and occasional gaming.

 

[Cool G5]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

Yeah desii, that's the main reason I don't want to go with an Ati onboard.
What about 9600GSO? It is better than GT, right?? Also will games look good at 1280*1024 on a Full HD monitor?

 

[topgear]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

9600Gt is more speedier than 9600GSo.
9600GSO and HD4670 are neck to neck.
The best for money would be Galaxy or Palit 9800GT around 5.5K

 

[desiibond]

Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread

@cool G5, lower resolution gaming on a FullHD display should be okay but then again, if you want to play at FullHD, I think a HD4850 1Gb should be just okay at 6.5k-7k.

remember that the game will be enjoyed best when played at the right resolution and with good settings.