Which build: i7-920 vs. i5-750?

[deerhunter716]

Trying to decide on the setup which will last me the longest/best bang for my buck using WIndows 7. Current prices on newegg are being used below. No need for video card, other accessories, etc.:

i7-920 --> $289
Gigabyte EX58 --> $174 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128375)
6 GB Trichannel Corsair --> $140 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145258)

TOTAL = $603


i5-750 --> $200
Gigabyte P55M --> $135 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128404)
8 GB G.Skill Dual channel --> $188 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231277)

TOTAL = $523

Am I wrong in that the i860 w/ X58 seems like a no brainer for only $71 more?

 

[Tsavo]

Go for the X58.

 

[fluffmonster]

Try to put that 860 in an x58 board and you will be horribly disappointed since they aren't the same socket.

 

[cusideabelincoln]

You'd have to switch out the 860 for the 920. The 860 is socket 1156, same as the 750, while X58 and the 920 are socket 1366.

 

[deerhunter716]

i7-920 setup I assume then over the i-750 though still for only $80 the best bang for the buck?

 

[Arkaign]

i7-920 setup I assume then over the i-750 though still for only $80 the best bang for the buck?

If you've got the $, it's indeed a better solution.

Socket 1156 is good, and stock v stock is outstanding, but that's mostly due to the much more aggressive 'turbo' mode that's in those chips. Once overclocked to 3.5ghz+, turbo mode is irrelevant, and the full 9xx series is better.

 

[Skott]

1156 is a cheaper way to go for those very budget minded but as I understand it the 1366 has more of a future upgrade. If you are the type that completely swaps out the mobo every two years then that becomes a moot point. i7 series has better/higher overclocking potential though.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

1156 chips currently use less wattage but at the same time don't like Xfire of SLI as much as the 1366 socket
1366 32nm will rock!