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Q9550 or E8600 or E8500?

GPU: for 4870 (maybe 4870 cf in the future)

Purpose: general gaming (crysis, sc2, d3)

OC: Since I'm a noob. Maybe in the future when I need it and learn more.

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Well to be honest sicne you plan to game the E8600. Especially if you plan to OC since it has a 11x miltui which will benefit you in the future. I have seen the E8600 on ari over 4GHz.

But depending on how long you want the system to last a Q9550 would be good too. Any idea how long you want the system to last?

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Reply to jimmysmitty

Subjectavly, Quads just run smoother and faster. IF the system is meant to last around 2+ years, go with the Quad. If its a holdover for a newer system when i7 becomes affordable, get a duo.

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^+1. In the long run Quads would be better, but currently only few software use multi threading.

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Reply to Shadow703793

Not a great deal to be gained from the extra $20 for an e8500

e8400/Asus P5Q Pro combo deal: $255 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] =10&page=1

If you are going to CrossFire the P5Q Pro will work at PCIe Gen2 x8x8 with your HD4870s. If you want x16x16 you might consider the AMD 790fx (w/sb750) mobos and a Phenom. I think the 'single button' AMD Fusion system OC thing might apply to them.

It's pretty easy to OC the e8400 - and you can bump up the HD4870s with a number of available tools ....

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