Does socket 1366 not make sense anymore now? (feb 2011)
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Lupeto said:
Maybe in terms of Windows but for OSX86 then I'd go i7 for your first build. I'm not sure if having a Sandybridge hack for your first build and main hackintosh would be a good idea as it may take a bit of work and tinkering to get it working as you'd like - very rewarding but also frustrating at times?
Up to you tho!
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It depends...
When you combine mobo with processor costs (IF you can buy at microcenter), I don't think there's a huge price difference.
Advantages to i7-950/X58:
- 6 Dimm slots (more ram, cheaper)
- Triple channel memory (for some things, only a marginal improvement)
- EASY, fully supported install of OS X (This is very important at the moment)
Advantages to i7-2600K
- Faster clock for clock (at least marginally)
- Runs cooler
- Easier to overclock to higher speeds
The main thing about 2600K is that until Apple releases Sandy Bridge builds... going this route is a bit of a science experiment. So don't expect 100% compatibility/stability.
When you combine mobo with processor costs (IF you can buy at microcenter), I don't think there's a huge price difference.
Advantages to i7-950/X58:
- 6 Dimm slots (more ram, cheaper)
- Triple channel memory (for some things, only a marginal improvement)
- EASY, fully supported install of OS X (This is very important at the moment)
Advantages to i7-2600K
- Faster clock for clock (at least marginally)
- Runs cooler
- Easier to overclock to higher speeds
The main thing about 2600K is that until Apple releases Sandy Bridge builds... going this route is a bit of a science experiment. So don't expect 100% compatibility/stability.
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