grenades4balls Baseband Member Messages 60 Jan 27, 2011 #1 Hey everyone i was looking into a HTPC and im not sure what type of cpu to get, I3, I5, or I7. i like the I3 bc of the price but would i just be better off with a cheep I5?
Hey everyone i was looking into a HTPC and im not sure what type of cpu to get, I3, I5, or I7. i like the I3 bc of the price but would i just be better off with a cheep I5?
foothead Omnicide now. Messages 10,027 Location My own personal hell Jan 28, 2011 #3 For a HTPC, all you need is an Athlon II. I have a phenom I in mine, and it never goes above 50% CPU usage during normal tasks.
For a HTPC, all you need is an Athlon II. I have a phenom I in mine, and it never goes above 50% CPU usage during normal tasks.
grenades4balls Baseband Member Messages 60 Jan 28, 2011 #4 ok thanks i think i have a old 4200+ somewhere just have to find it ^.^