TheOtis
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I think your analogy fits processors much better than motherboards, Sean. You can spend under $100 on a motherboard and it can be a killer overclocker with plenty of features. PCI-E x16 2.0, SATA, some PCI slots, 4x DIMM slots, and a BIOS you can tinker with. What else does a gamer/overclocker need? Sure you can throw $50 more for the mobo and get one that supports the new USB and SATA standards and another PCI-E x16 slot for SLI/crossfire, but they're features you don't necessarily need.
But with processors, you can spend $130 on a Core i3 540 (equivalent of 1965 Mustang w/ a 289ci and a top loader 4 speed) or you can spend $285 for a Core i7 930 (the equivalent of an Ariel Atom). Sure the Core i3 will get you there, but the Atom will get you there faster.
But with processors, you can spend $130 on a Core i3 540 (equivalent of 1965 Mustang w/ a 289ci and a top loader 4 speed) or you can spend $285 for a Core i7 930 (the equivalent of an Ariel Atom). Sure the Core i3 will get you there, but the Atom will get you there faster.