| reply to fatmanskinny
Re: [Windows 7] Build my own or buy pre-built? How about all of the above (just kidding) 
I have actually already built an Intel Core i7 based system with the intention of running retail “Windows 7" on it eventually. Since the Microsoft Windows 7 Pre-Order Upgrade program is in full swing I have already ordered 3 licenses of the Home Premium version at the special price of ~$49.99 each. In fact at these prices I would still like to buy more licenses since 6 total would be ideal.
I hear tell that an X58, LGA1366 compatible Intel Core i9 CPU with 6 physical cores and 12 threads will be available in Q1, 2010. If its not too cost prohibitive and has admirable performance I could see buying one. At that point I could buy a lower cost X58 board for my current Core i7 920 and split my existing DDR3 RAM between the two. With other spare parts that spawns another “Windows 7" system.
I wouldn’t rule out other methods entirely but this is the way I would likely do it. |
