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How many cores power your primary machine?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by LNCPapa, Sep 26, 2011.

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How many cores power your PRIMARY machine?

1 core 4 vote(s) 2.8%
2 core 31 vote(s) 21.5%
3 core 7 vote(s) 4.9%
4 core 73 vote(s) 50.7%
6 core 15 vote(s) 10.4%
8 core 12 vote(s) 8.3%
12 core 2 vote(s) 1.4%
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  1. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,945   +120

    I know we had a thread on this in April of last year but what I really want is a poll so I can quickly see the numbers. What I'm trying to see is how many people are running 3 core machines and how many people have 6 core procs. Keep in mind I want to know actually cores, not the number of simultaneous threads you can run. Also, if you're using a multiprocessor machine please add up your cores. Also, if you have a triple core machine but it's not your primary I would appreciate it if you would post so in the thread.
    LNCPapa, Sep 26, 2011
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  2. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,889   +116

    Work related question or just curiosity? :)

    I run 2 cores now in almost everything I physically use. I have a single core system that runs and does stuff for me nearly 24/7, but I almost never sit in front of it.
    SNGX1275, Sep 26, 2011
    #2

  3. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    My (backup, but currently) main rig runs a quad core Intel Q6600 at stock speeds.

    My primary computer uses a AMD Phenom 1055T, but is currently out of commission due to a CPU problem.
    Leeky, Sep 26, 2011
    #3

  4. Mizzou TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 930

    Primary rig runs a Phenom 1100T with 6 cores, backup is a quad.
    Mizzou, Sep 26, 2011
    #4

  5. Ritwik7 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,281   +6

    I'm running a Phenom II X3 720. Have so far resisted the temptation to unlock the fourth core using ACC. :)
    Ritwik7, Sep 26, 2011
    #5

  6. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,897   +75

    My primary PC uses four cores, an Intel Core i7 2600K. I have eight other older PCs that variously use a single, duo or quad core (3 singles, 2 duos and 3 quads). No threes or sixes yet.
    mailpup, Sep 26, 2011
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  7. Benny26 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,514   +35

    Primary runs a duel (E3200). The only reason i have it is because it was super cheap...and i don't game that much so it rarely lags.
    Benny26, Sep 26, 2011
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  8. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,945   +120

    This is a personal education question. I have this idea...hunch and I'm hoping to use the TS community to confirm (enough to satisfy me anyway) or debunk that hunch.
    LNCPapa, Sep 26, 2011
    #8

  9. H3llion TechSpot Paladin Posts: 610   +24

    My system is 2 core, fathers system at work is 12 ..... said I can have it in 5 years! :p So I am waiting ..... >.> il "soon" have it... and when i do it will be obsolete hah ...
    H3llion, Sep 26, 2011
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  10. Atham TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 517

    12 cores. Cool. But by 5 years I am guessing 12 cores will be the average CPU amount of cores.
    Atham, Sep 26, 2011
    #10

  11. DjKraid TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 551

    I have a Phenon II 555 DualCore but I'm running it as "unleashed mode" so I run it as a QuadCore :D
    DjKraid, Oct 21, 2011
    #11

  12. Mizzou TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 930

    Had the Phenom 1100T when I first voted but am now on the FX8120 so now it's eight. Has there been enough of a response to answer your question LNCPapa?
    Mizzou, Oct 21, 2011
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  13. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,945   +120

    Honestly... not really. There have only been a total of 25 responses to the poll - not exactly a big enough pool.
    LNCPapa, Oct 21, 2011
    #13

  14. Mizzou TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 930

    I'm a bit surprised at the lack of response to polls; I think they're fun and it seems like a good way to generate some interesting dialogue.
    Mizzou, Oct 21, 2011
    #14

  15. Benny26 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,514   +35

    I suppose you can't excuse the fact that threads get buried here pretty quickly. Although 25 is still quite surprising.
    Benny26, Oct 21, 2011
    #15

  16. Technochicken TechSpot Paladin Posts: 900

    3 cores for me. I'll need a significantly more powerful system before next year though. My secondary system (which is currently down with HDD problems) is dual core.
    Technochicken, Oct 23, 2011
    #16

  17. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,889   +116

    I could edit the poll to give you more responses :)
    SNGX1275, Oct 23, 2011
    #17

  18. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe Posts: 5,794   +24


    Ditto
    red1776, Oct 23, 2011
    #18

  19. AnonymousSurfer Newcomer, in training Posts: 256

    AMD Phenom 1055T 6 Core x 3.2Ghz
    AnonymousSurfer, Nov 24, 2011
    #19

  20. cliffordcooley TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,275   +289

    My main rig is 4 core.

    • 4 core:
      • Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz
      • Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz
    • 2 core:
      • Core i3 2100 3.1GHz
      • Celeron Dual-Core E1200 1.6GHz
      • Pentium D 820 2.8GHz
    cliffordcooley, Nov 24, 2011
    #20
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