FWIW I have been using a Core i5 750 overclocked to 3 GHz on my Linux box for several months now and have been happy with the performance.
I'm running web, mail and DNS servers. I also use this machine as a router and wireless access point. I have never had any performance issues. I haven't tried gaming on this machine so I can't attest as to whether or not it would be any good for that. If you use your computer only for office stuff, web or email then I think an i5 would be fine. > going to investigate these > Thanks > > At 01:13 PM 11/11/2010, James Boswell Poked the stick with: >>I'd be inclined to only buy 7xx series i5's (the true quadcores) at this >> point. >> >> >>On 11 Nov 2010, at 16:46, FORC5 wrote: >> >>> Is the i5 still reasonably good bang for the buck ? or is Xmas worth >>> worth waiting for ? >>> i5-680 >>> thanks >>> fp >>> >>> -- >>> Tallyho ! ]:8) >>> Taglines below ! >>> -- >>> Do not curse the darkness, check your warranty. >>> >> >> >>__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >> signature database 5612 (20101111) __________ >> >>The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >>http://www.eset.com > > -- > Tallyho ! ]:8) > Taglines below ! > -- > Senility means never having to drink just to forget. > >
