I checked the benchmarks. The cpu is really the fastest. But if I had a realistic budget for buying/building a computer, what would spending $999 on this processor do for me? Run Windows faster? No I would rather maximize memory and buy an SSD for running the system faster. Encode movies faster? No, I bet an ATI HD5870 encodes faster. Play games better? No, I would better upgrade the 5870 with a 5970. After all these upgrades, would I still buy this processor? Sorry, no money left for it after upgrading the monitor as well.
Once upon a time, when Pentium was at 133 Mhz, the MMX model at 233 was a noticeable upgrade at $999. What I was trying to say is that computing experience is not solely determined by the CPU anymore.
I completely agree with it being too expensive. Nothing beyond the i7 930 makes any sense. This is like putting a 24 cylinder engine inside a car. Besides, think of all the homeless u could feed with the extra $700 or so.
On a similar note why did they even make a 6 core chip. I would rather have a 4 core chip on the new 32 nm process which won't happen until at least 2011. Between the power savings, cost savings, and higher clock speeds it would be better suited overall.
Thrax
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The manufacturer showing off their top-end capabilities and getting the benchmarks out there.
The super-enthusiasts with enough money to ensure that they always have the biggest e-peen.
It will take a while before that high-end of a processor becomes practical.
yup very impractical, but hey if you can't afford it then hands off please? it's not intended for someone who can't, right?
it's like saying, why buy a ferrari when you can afford a honda? they both run, both who fares better overall?
it is very unreasonable to say "lol @ that cpu. only a moron would purchase THAT!". premiums are made for someone and it's definitely not you mirage.
oh, and if you can afford a $999 cpu, surely, why can't you afford an SSD, a 5970 and a huge monitor?
On a similar note why did they even make a 6 core chip. I would rather have a 4 core chip on the new 32 nm process which won't happen until at least 2011. Between the power savings, cost savings, and higher clock speeds it would be better suited overall.