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natedoggZA   05-25-2009 at 06:31:57 PM

Hi, need some help with choosing my CPU, i'm building a relatively high gaming PC (GTX260, 4gig Ram, ) but am having trouble choosing my CPU. What I Should I go for , the Phenom X3 8750 or the intel series like the E7400 or E7500, thanks

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stonebattle   05-25-2009 at 06:43:32 PM
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For a high end gaming system I would think you would want a Phenom II X3 720 at the very least. It's about the same price as an Core 2 Duo E7500 also.

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natedoggZA   05-25-2009 at 06:48:00 PM
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but would that be recommended instead of the Core 2 Duo E7500?

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The Third Level   05-25-2009 at 07:21:36 PM
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Phenom II X3 720 all the way. It's a black edition, it overclocks very well, it's got the extra core over the C2Ds, and overall its a really good CPU. Plus if u go the AM3 route you have several upgrade options whereas LGA775 is maxing out with Core 2 Quads.

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natedoggZA   05-25-2009 at 07:23:17 PM
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Would the X3 710 be any good?

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Helloworld_98   05-25-2009 at 07:40:46 PM
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yes it just won't OC as well and you lose 200mhz.

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