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dzrbenson   09-01-2009 at 09:34:12 AM

Hi All,

Im looking for a new build for Gaming and Multimedia, But im not sure on which exact chip to use.

Im either looking at the Q9550 or the i5 750

Here are the 2 builds

CPU : Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
GPU : VGA (ATI) 4890 OC 1GB Gigabyte
Monitor : 23.6" WS LCD Samsung 2494HS
HDD : 3.5" SATA 1TB 32MB Seagate
Cooling : Noctua NH-U12P
RAM : DDR2 4GB
MOBO : Gigabyte EP45-UD3R
DVD : Blu-Ray Combo Pioneer
PSU : Thermaltake ToughPower 600W
Case: Antec 900 v2

or

CPU : Intel i5 750
GPU : VGA (ATI) 4890 OC 1GB Gigabyte
Monitor : 23.6" WS LCD Samsung 2494HS
HDD : 3.5" SATA 1TB 32MB Seagate
Cooling : Noctua NH-U12P
RAM : DDR3 4GB
MOBO : Gigabyte EP55-UD3R
DVD : Blu-Ray Combo Pioneer
PSU : Thermaltake ToughPower 600W
Case: Antec 900 v2

Which would be the better gaming machine, Would go the i7 but cost it pretty high, and so are the temps.

Thanks for the info in advance

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Why_Me   09-01-2009 at 09:51:16 AM

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ColMirage   09-01-2009 at 10:14:05 AM

I would go for the i5 because of the new socket.

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dzrbenson   09-01-2009 at 10:22:21 AM

Sorry didnt see the above thread.

The PC will be used for Gaming and movies.
The cost is around $2000 AUD

So one or the other above or close, Im leaning towards the i5

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cauchy2k   09-01-2009 at 11:24:31 AM

i would recommend i5 system,i5 processor are way much faster and bette rthan core 2 quads,they have L3 cache,integrated memory controller and new instructions there's no doubt you should go with i5

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jsc   09-01-2009 at 02:15:48 PM

I have a Q9550 - great chip. But if I were planning to build now, I'd wait and see what the reviews and tests show and go with i5 or i7.

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