It doesn't make a difference... unless, you're selling a PC, and claiming "that the CPU is only a year old".
Maybe in mfg, but not in technology.
It doesn't make a difference... unless, you're selling a PC, and claiming "that the CPU is only a year old".I don't see the point. A 2017 G850 is going to perform exactly the same as a 2011 G850. What difference does manufacturing date make?
Still, though, why?Please do not respond saying why buy old rubbish. We know that already. Answer the question. Thanks.
Computing should be free privilege. Nobody should be paying $300 CPUs each time. It also helps you keep life more simple and less materialistic. I like it...Walt, get help.
I buy some Ivy Bridge if I need them, like Pentium G2130. But I rather stay with Sandy Bridge as it will always give me the best bang for my buck with highestr depreciation, plus the manufacturing date is newer. Currently, there are no Ivy Bridge POS systems being sold yet, so they're all 2014 and older. Maybe in the future.Still, though, why?
Besides, if you really want to i bet you can find 2017 made Ivy Bridges or something silly like that.
If you're buying less powerful and aged CPUs for the average uses of a desktop, you'll end up buying such processors more often. Then factor in the platform replacement cost and it doesn't really make any sense IMO. The computers I build tend to last 8-12 years before customers want a replacement (usually for performance reasons), at which point it makes a heck of a lot more sense to go for a CPU that's practically going to last that course. These days my minimum recommended CPU is a proper Pentium (not a J range type or anything like that) or an i3 if they have the budget (they usually do). Admittedly I'm wondering whether the i3 is a good long-term choice; I suppose it's a dual core with a bit of extra oomph. I shall see in about 6 years I guess (I went from Ph2 gen to Sandy Bridge for most of my builds).Computing should be free privilege. Nobody should be paying $200 CPUs each time. It also helps you keep life more simple and less materialistic. I like it...
What's your opinion with i5-2400? I plan to pick some up when they depreciate down to less than $20 shipped. I also estimate i7-2600 to bottom-out at $30 shipped after 2020. I assume a new 2020 i7-2600 will last for 8-12 years, right, since it's 8-threads? Plus with SSD drive and SATA III with B75 chipset. Priceless... They run excellent for Windows 10 fine, and even upcoming Windows 12 should not be an issue.If you're buying less powerful and aged CPUs for the average uses of a desktop, you'll end up buying such processors more often. Then factor in the platform replacement cost and it doesn't really make any sense IMO. The computers I build tend to last 8-12 years before customers want a replacement (usually for performance reasons), at which point it makes a heck of a lot more sense to go for a CPU that's practically going to last that course. These days my minimum recommended CPU is a proper Pentium (not a J range type or anything like that) or an i3 if they have the budget (they usually do). Admittedly I'm wondering whether the i3 is a good long-term choice; I suppose it's a dual core with a bit of extra oomph. I shall see in about 6 years I guess (I went from Ph2 gen to Sandy Bridge for most of my builds).
He's never resold a PC, though. Except he also needs these CPUs urgently.It doesn't make a difference... unless, you're selling a PC, and claiming "that the CPU is only a year old".
Maybe in mfg, but not in technology.
That's right. Since 2014 or so when I first complained with the high-prices of used Sandy Bridge processors (always above $30, even with G460), my dream finally comes today, and G460 starts at $10 or less. Now I'm more busy than ever upgrading old LGA775s and AM2. Many Pentium dual-cores are now less than $18 shipped. I paid $14 each for this 2015 G850. Computing should be nearly free-privilege, that's one of my religious beliefs.He's never resold a PC, though. Except he also needs these CPUs urgently.
Don't think about it too hard.
Computing should be free privilege. Nobody should be paying $300 CPUs each time. It also helps you keep life more simple and less materialistic. I like it...
LGA775 isn't worth investing anymore. Too hard to find parts. DDR2 RAMs are insanely expensive with 4GB.You can get quad and hex core Xeon's for $25 and they're far more useful.
So, I'm typing on with G850, very identical performance to G645. Intel claims 2.9 GHz G850 is more advanced and newer technology than 3.1 GHz G870. Who knows why...
I consider LGA1156 a primitive and early-technology not yet ready for Windows 10 due to lack of parts availability. LGA1155 was the first Intel socket to adopt optional secure-boot technology, which later became standard in all LGA1150 boards. So, Sandy Bridge is the absolute minimum requirement to get secure boot function, plus Windows 12 ready and beyond.I said nothing about LGA775. E5504's are $9. If you want to "go crazy" L5640's are $25. I just gave away a dozen assorted Nehalem EP and Westmere EP processors.
http://ark.intel.com/compare/47926,53491,53416,37096
$25 gets you 6x the threads, 4-6x the cache, faster bus, and lower TDP.
I don't know how to respond to that other than LOL.
I don't buy server processors, never think about them. I know it's LGA1366 you're talking about.Good thing they aren't LGA1156. But you go ahead and keep grasping at straws.
I'd like to think it's performance art, but I've met people.Is this guy for real?
Windows 12?I consider LGA1156 a primitive and early-technology not yet ready for Windows 10 due to lack of parts availability. LGA1155 was the first Intel socket to adopt optional secure-boot technology, which later became standard in all LGA1150 boards. So, Sandy Bridge is the absolute minimum requirement to get secure boot function, plus Windows 12 ready and beyond.