Which Processor

pol12

Intel Core i5 Processor 670 (3.46GHz, 4MB) v Intel Core i5 Processor 750 (2.66GHz, 8MB) Which of these is best buy on a dell xps8100 from dell both are same price. PC is for video/Photo editing....Or is there need for i7 ....Any help appreciated...Kind of clueless about what to buy ... Budget approx €900 What the best I can get ...

cherryghost

the i5 750 is definately the better value and sweet spot at this time. i7 is a bit excessive for the time being, and for a while to come too

flyingsnail

For video / photo editing the i5 750 would be better, it is a quad core compared to the i5 670 which is only a dual core.

pol12 wrote: »

....Or is there need for i7 ....

I don’t know, it will really depend on how much editing you do and how big are the files. I don’t know if you would get a decent i7 setup for 900.
How much ram is in that system, photo and video editing really likes ram. Would you mind posting the rest of the specs for the system.

pol12

Thank's for help here is system

PROCESSOR
StudioXPS 8100 - Intel Core i5 Processor 750 (2.66GHz, 8MB)[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 1, _Action);"]edit[/URL]OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit- English[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 11, _Action);"]edit[/URL]OFFICE SOFTWAREMicrosoft® Works 9 - English[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 1002, _Action);"]edit[/URL]SERVICES AND SUPPORT1 year of coverage included with your PC[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 30, _Action);"]edit[/URL]PROTECT YOUR NEW PCMcAfee® Security Centre 15 Month Protection[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 1014, _Action);"]edit[/URL]MONITORDisplay Not Included[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 5, _Action);"]edit[/URL]MEMORY8192MB (4x2GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 3, _Action);"]edit[/URL]HARD DRIVE1.2TB Dual Hard Drive Raid 0 "Stripe" (2x640GB - 7200rpm)[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 8, _Action);"]edit[/URL]GRAPHICS CARDGraphics Card - Single 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTS 240[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 6, _Action);"]edit[/URL]OPTICAL DRIVE16X DVD+/- RW Optical Drive (DVD & CD read and write) & DVD ROM (Win 7 Only)[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 16, _Action);"]edit[/URL]KEYBOARDDell Multimedia USB Keyboard Dual Tone - UK/Irish[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 4, _Action);"]edit[/URL]MOUSEDell Laser Mouse USB (6 buttons scroll) Black[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 12, _Action);"]edit[/URL]SOUND SOFTWAREIntegrated HDA 7.1 Dolby Digital Audio[URL="javascript:to_page_mod(1, 17, _Action);"]edit[/URL]

pol12

Here is a HP elara have .....Which one do ye think is better system and value ...Thank's in advance for all help...

Dell €930 approx
HP from elara €750

HP Pavilion p6319uk, Core i5 650, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, NVIDIA GeForce GT230 1.5GB, 6GB RAM, 640GB HDD, DVD+/-RW LS DL, WiFi b/g/n, 15-in-1 card reader, 1Yr Warranty, Office Ready, Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

General
Type Personal computer
Recommended Use Home use
Product Form Factor Tower
Localisation English / United Kingdom
Processor
Type Intel Core i5 650 / 3.2 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Quad-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 1
Mainboard
Chipset Type Intel H57 Express
RAM
Installed Size 6 GB / 16 GB (max)
Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Speed 1333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance PC3-10600
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Features Dual channel memory architecture
Storage Controller
Type 1 x Serial ATA - integrated
Storage
Hard Drive 1 x 640 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
Read Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Write Speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Card Reader
Type 15 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, RS-MMC, MultiMediaCardmobile, MultiMediaCardplus
Monitor
Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
Type PCI Express x16 - plug-in card
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce GT 230
Video Memory 1.5 GB
Total Available Graphics Memory 3327 MB
Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Audio Output
Type Sound card
Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Input Device
Type Mouse, keyboard
Keyboard
Connectivity Wireless
Mouse
Connectivity Wireless
Networking
Networking Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Pocket Media Drive bay
2 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 5.25"
2 ( 1 ) x internal - 3.5"
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 memory - DIMM 240-pin
1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA1156 Socket
3 ( 3 ) x PCI Express x1
1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express Mini Card
Interfaces 2 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 front, 1 rear )
8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front )
1 x audio - SPDIF output
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI
3 x audio - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x display / video - HDMI
Power
Device Type Power supply
Power Provided 300 Watt
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security 2010 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), Microsoft Works 9.0

flyingsnail

The dell is the more expensive but it is the better computer. When it comes to video editing (depending on the file size) the extra power of the processer and extra ram would make a difference. If you have the option to I would drop the raid 0.

pol12

Thanks flying snail ...What does raid mean..do I just drop it.. or replace it.
Just one more
there is a choice of Intel Core i5 Processor 750 (2.66GHz, 8MB) or Intel Core i5 Processor 670(3.46GHz, 4MB) for €190 approx extra why is i5 670 more expensive..


Thanks again

Wont ask anymore stupid questions for a while............

flyingsnail

The i5 670 is expensive basically because it is Intel’s top end dual core. I just had a look at the xps 8100 line up on dells website (model DOOX8103). These are the options you seem to have for processers.

StudioXPS 8100 - Intel Core i5 Processor 650 (3.20GHz, 4MB) add € 0.00
StudioXPS 8100 - Intel Core i5 Processor 660 (3.33GHz, 4MB) [add € 50.00 or €3/month1]
StudioXPS 8100 - Intel Core i5 Processor 670 (3.46GHz, 4MB) [add € 190.01 or €10/month1]
StudioXPS 8100 - Intel Core i5 Processor 750 (2.66GHz, 8MB) [Included in Price]
StudioXPS 8100 - Intel Core i7 Processor 860 (2.80GHz, 8MB) [add € 100.01 or €6/month1]
StudioXPS 8100 - Intel Core i7 Processor 870 (2.93GHz, 8MB) [add € 380.01 or €20/month1]

Out of the two included in the price, the i5 650 or i5 750, the 750 would be better, it’s a quad core with more cache compared to a dual core. Out of the two you have suggested the i5 750 is better. A decent quad core will beat a fast dual core at video editing any day. One option you seem to have overlooked is the i7 860 which is pretty much in the middle of the two you suggested price wise but would beat them both when it comes to performance.
in short i5 750 better than i5 670 and i7 860 better than both of those.

Raid 0 basically distributes data across multiple disks in ways that gives improved speed, i.e. half the data on one disk and half on the other. The problem with this is that is doubles your chance of data loss due to drive failure. You don’t seem to have the option here to not use raid.
Please feel free to ask any more questions.

Solitaire

RAID0 is boosted performance and halved redundancy with maximum capacity. RAID1 is boosted performance and double redundancy at the cost of halved effective capacity. The remark about reliability still stands though.

flyingsnail

Solitaire wrote: »

RAID0 is boosted performance and halved redundancy with maximum capacity. RAID1 is boosted performance and double redundancy at the cost of halved effective capacity. The remark about reliability still stands though.

Your right my bad :cool:

post edited.

pol12

Thanks flyingsnail... Will probably go with i7....for extra €100 it probably worth it.. Much appreciated