is the intel i7 processor worth it right now?

[riderkid]

im hoping to either buy or build a PC later this year. but my big fear is the new i7 processor.

im afraid if i get the core 2 quad later this year its gonna be outdated and games will start using the i7.

is it that great for gaming?

[News Bot]

Games don't even use all four cores let alone an i7.

[riderkid]

well im just scared of being behind when it comes out

[News Bot]

You won't be. The quad series has been out for a few years now and it's still pretty much worthless for everything besides video editing.

[riderkid]

so its not good for gaming either?

[News Bot]

Let's just say the difference, if any, will be minimal at best.

[riderkid]

so i should go with core 2 duo for now?

[alf717]

If your only into gaming on a PC then stick with a dual core processor. Try to anticipated your build before you drop money on it so that you can upgrade in the future. Personally I've always been a AMD/ATI person myself. But from what I have read and been told the Core2Duo's still have a lot of bang for buck.