New PC processors coming out soon?

I am considering getting a new dell pc, as I've always had reasonably good luck with them in the past. I see they have an intel core 2 quad processor chip on the xps systems. I know you can't ever be 100% current with technology, but I've always had the uncanny knack to buy a computer right before a major break in technology takes place, like bought a custom built pentium II, and pentium 4 was almost released by the time I got it. I am using a gen 4 dell xps with a pentium 4 chip with hyper threading. I want a fast computer for surfing the web, downloading movies and music, and some pc games. Is it really that much better than what I currently have? When I bought this PC about 3 years ago, I literally took the highest upgrade in every category. I'm not 100% sure of my specs, but I think I have a 3.2ghz p4 w/ht, 1 gb ram, 2 of the 160 gig 10,000 raptor hard drives, with dual layer dvd burner, etc.



Basically, the computer is acting very funny now (like taking a minimum of three tries of hitting shut down before the computer will actually turn off), and I'd hate to buy a new computer, only to have some major revolution in technology be available soon. Thanks for any advice.



If it matters, I just got FIOS, and am using their antivirus software. I'll be using that also if I get a new computer.New PC processors coming out soon?
The Nehalem i7 is the new King of the Hill, but the high end Q9XXX chips still hold their own...and they don't need DDR3 RAM. I have a Q9450 and a Q9650...they both work well, but need good aftermarket HSFs.



For my money, I think my next box will be another Q9650...I'll wait for the next round of i7s before I make that move.



Just my opinion.
the Intel i7's are the latest and greatest. Pricey though.



Unfortunately you always pay a premium for 'cutting edge'



Pretty much everything is 64-bit - as ram utilisation increases, more and more people are going for x64 OS's.



will watch this post with interest ...New PC processors coming out soon?
i7 cpus will be at the top of a list for at least a year. Depending on your budget, I'd say either get a q9550 or an i7 920.
As others have said the Core i7 is the newest and best processor, though yes, it is a bit pricy(most i7 systems cost at least $1000). Even a Core 2 Duo or Quad will be a huge leap from an old P4.



At certain places you can find XPSs with Core i7s for around $1000 though. Might want to check that out.



However your raptor drives are some of the fastest hard drives around-I'd recommend you wipe them of data and transfer them into your new computer.New PC processors coming out soon?
There's no denying that the Core i7 is the reigning king of processors. In the fall, the i7's little brother, the i5 will be coming out. It's going to be aimed at the mainstream PC market. If early estimates are correct, the price for motherboards will be around $150 with the i5's going for around $200. These components could very well be the next generation of home PC's. No disrespect to AMD, but short of a technological breakthrough, I don't see them offering much competition to Intel's onslaught.

I don't know if you're in a hurry to buy a new system, but if you can wait a few months .............

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intel-Cor鈥?/a>

http://www.devicedaily.com/tag/intel

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