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Total War Addict   05-08-2009 at 02:48:56 AM

I know if your a fan of one you will tell me to get the one you like, but on a statistical basis, which should I go for I'm buy a new mobo and need to pick one icores look SO good, but i fell in love with the phenom also :love:

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boonality   05-08-2009 at 03:01:58 AM
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Um if you're getting a new processor then you have to stick with the motherboard socket that you have..... so um, are you building a computer then?

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sanchz   05-08-2009 at 04:16:58 AM
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I personally like AMD for price/performance (ie value). Phenom II processors rock, a triple core 720 should suffice for gaming if on a budget, if not the quad core 955 is a great CPU (more of a future proof option than an actual need).
The i7 are the best CPUs, but their cost together with motherboard and DDR3 memory, may be too expensive. I don't feel anyone who does not use their computer for proffessional uses (extensive 3d rendering, video editing, etc) actually needs an i7, and you could use the money you save on a better graphics card if you intend to use the Pc for gaming.

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AKM880   05-08-2009 at 04:24:53 AM
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Are you upgrading a current motherboard/computer setup or building a new one?

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smithereen   05-08-2009 at 04:42:12 AM
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Sanchz said it best.

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Total War Addict   05-08-2009 at 07:25:40 PM
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I'm building a new computer and i'm deciding on a mobo

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Helloworld_98   05-08-2009 at 07:46:15 PM
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whats it for?

gaming other than FSX then look the P2 955's way, FSX and or other apps look core i5's way if you can wait that long.

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Devastator_uk   05-09-2009 at 05:01:35 PM
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Depends on what you will use it for as well a what budget you have

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