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bdcrlsn   08-25-2009 at 08:16:20 PM

Hi!

I'm suffering a dilemma, of sorts, in trying to plan out my next computer build. I'm trying to decide if I should go with my current Phenom II or upgrade to an i7. I will be gaming pretty heavily with my new machine, but I will also be heavily involved with music composition and production (Steinberg Cubase Studio 5). However, here is where the big problem lies: I already have a Phenom II 940, and I could probably reuse my current mobo, but I also have an X58 mobo and 1366-ready CPU cooler, for back when the i7 came out. So, I would like other people's opinion if I should keep my PII or get an i7, because I keep bouncing back and forth.

Thanks for your opinions! :D

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MGDJoker   08-25-2009 at 08:34:28 PM

I just got an i7 rig with 6gbs ram, and a GTX260 . Thing runs Crysis on Very High with no lag. Suggest i7 for most bang for your buck. Phenom II's arnt bad either. i7's will smoke it in gaming performance tho.

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evongugg   08-25-2009 at 08:49:49 PM

Keep your PII. Still good. Build the i7 after 9/6/2009. New processors could be out.

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bdcrlsn   08-25-2009 at 09:20:09 PM

Thanks, guys!

------------------------------ AMD Phenom II 940 | DFI LanParty DK 790GX-M2RS | 4GB Corsair XMS2 DHX DDR2 800 | EVGA GTX 260 Core 216 SSC Edition | WD 500GB & 1TB | Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer | Antec NeoPower Blue 650 | Samsung 941BW | Windows Vista x64
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4745454b   08-25-2009 at 09:28:45 PM

The i7 doesn't smoke anything when your looking at the gaming performance. Usually faster, not always, and sometimes behind. It smokes other CPUs in heavy CPU tasks, like converting and creating files. The answer to this question depends on your budget and what your shooting for.

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MGDJoker   08-25-2009 at 09:43:32 PM

Grand Theft Auto + i7 = insane difference

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bdcrlsn   08-25-2009 at 10:20:54 PM

Thanks all for your opinions!

------------------------------ AMD Phenom II 940 | DFI LanParty DK 790GX-M2RS | 4GB Corsair XMS2 DHX DDR2 800 | EVGA GTX 260 Core 216 SSC Edition | WD 500GB & 1TB | Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer | Antec NeoPower Blue 650 | Samsung 941BW | Windows Vista x64
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