Another is my system powerful enough?

[Dinujan]

(06-16-2014, 07:06 AM)AnyOldName3 Wrote: If you get them running at the same frequency, the i3 and Pentium should perform almost equally in Dolphin. The Pentium will go higher though, and will thusly outperform the i3. You'll also get more control over undervolting with the pentium, so even if you don't get an impressive overclock, you'll be able to make it run cooler.

(06-16-2014, 08:12 AM)admin89 Wrote: Keep in mind that i3 has Hyper-threading (HT) feature which Pentium doesn't have . Dolphin is a dual core application and HT only slow your CPU down in emulation , Unlocked Pentium will kill it for sure

Okay, I guess I"ll get my preorder of the Pentium now. Currently $82.43, I wish I got it during TigerDirect's sale.

I'm wondering though, if I really need a Z97. I'm looking over the ASUS H97i-PLUS manual, and there it includes Ai tweaker.



LOCKED processors don't even have the option to underclock, or so I've been told. So maybe ASUS has the same bios patch that allows overclocking on the H97


Decided not to get the SeaSonic SS-300TFX Bronze 300W http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151090. Double the wattage, half the price, and a known brand, when compared to the Pico Supply. But those wires are hideous. If only ATX wasn't just a pain to sleeve. Any have any creative ways to hide the extra cables?