Spec Suggestions (The Core 8)
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RE: Spec Suggestions
(12/07/2010 09:19 AM)Assassinator Wrote: (12/07/2010 02:36 AM)S7* Wrote: Wondering if getting a small SSD for the Windows 7 would actually be worth it..
If you have the money to spend, why not?
I mean it'll be a better investment than spending £40 on a fan in any case.
Found the fan for £10 less hehe.
Sadly the processor was a bargain at the time I found it.. just didn't realize it. it's £220~ now.
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(12/07/2010 12:42 PM)S7* Wrote: Sadly the processor was a bargain at the time I found it.. just didn't realize it. it's £220~ now.
£220 for 920? You're doing something wrong... unless you're buying from a local shop for time and convenience reasons, then it's alright.
I can get a 930 (or a 1090T, same price) here for $354AUD = £205. And Australia is in the middle of a goddamn ocean.
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Small difference. Volatility in exchange rates could be a significant factor in that.
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It's also 930 vs 920. 930 being better ofcourse (2.8GHz vs 2.66GHz).
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They're sold at exactly the same price (well Intel does, if stores make a difference between the two, it's probably to help clear out old stock).
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(12/07/2010 09:30 PM)Assassinator Wrote: (12/07/2010 12:42 PM)S7* Wrote: Sadly the processor was a bargain at the time I found it.. just didn't realize it. it's £220~ now.
£220 for 920? You're doing something wrong... unless you're buying from a local shop for time and convenience reasons, then it's alright.
I can get a 930 (or a 1090T, same price) here for $354AUD = £205. And Australia is in the middle of a goddamn ocean.
Here's the i7 920 and i7 930 on Amazon.co.uk. Haha, the 930 is cheaper now.. these prices change too often.
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(13/07/2010 03:42 AM)S7* Wrote: Here's the i7 920 and i7 930 on Amazon.co.uk. Haha, the 930 is cheaper now.. these prices change too often.
Buy an 860 instead, £204.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-i7-860-Qua...215&sr=1-1
Performs pretty much exactly the same as a 930, which costs you £228.
EDIT: Wait, on the bottom of the 920 link you gave, there is "17 new from £210.00"....
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