New $2k gaming system questions
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If you're waiting for Haswell because you want it, then I would go for it. If you're waiting for Haswell because Ivy Bridge prices are going to drop, that ain't happening. Intel does not mark down CPUs whether they're one year old or five years old. If you're paying $2K for a system build your own rather than buying pre built. The higher you go the more prebuilts charge ridiculous premiums for their rigs.
TheBigTroll
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you generally save between 200-400. the savings go higher as component specs go higher. as for recommendations, wait for haswell which is coming out in the beginning of june
Just out of curiosity, i configured a pc, as i would spec it, closest to $2000. Then i configured one that was as close as i could get it on Origin PC's website, and the price difference was $652 and change. Obviously, that difference is going to fluctuate with which components you choose, but... I only have prices for Ivy Bridge components, seeing that Haswell isn't released yet. I would think prices would be similar. If you have the know-how (it really doesn't take that much), or a friend who can help, build it yourself. The finished product is something you can be proud of for a long time!
Thanks for the help!
All I care about is fps per dollar out of the box (no overclock).
When Haswell is released, will I be able to get more fps for the dollar? Or will the increased performance of Haswell be nullified by an increased price?
All I care about is fps per dollar out of the box (no overclock).
When Haswell is released, will I be able to get more fps for the dollar? Or will the increased performance of Haswell be nullified by an increased price?
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you get some performance increases in the CPU side. you might as well since they are going to be priced similarly
Glad to help. It's doubtful that you'll see much of a difference with Haswell in games. Typically, a new CPU generation will add maybe 10-20% CPU performance, but most games are held back more by the GPU. The games where you'd see the most difference with a stronger CPU would be MMO's and most RTS games. Just remember, there are a lot of variables...i'm just giving you typical results. If both CPU's are available, at the same price, Haswell is a no-brainer. The only fly-in-the-ointment, so to speak, would be how mature and bug-free the motherboards supporting the new CPU's would be. I tend to hold off on brand new stuff until they get a revision or 2 down the road. Just my 2 cents.
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The difference between building one yourself and getting a prebuilt from an OEM like Origin or Falcon Northwest is that they have bottom lines, inventory to manage, and profits to make. We don't. It's like buying a new car vs. buying a used car. Buy new and you get less features. Buy used and you get more bang for your buck. It's that simple.
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