AM3 build vs i5 build

[monterto]

I plan on buying parts for my new PC within the next week and I have most of the components already.


I plan on ordering either:

Gigabyte 790 FXTA-UD5 with a Phenom II X4 955 CPU

OR

Gigabyte P55A-UD4P with a core i5 750 CPU

I'll be ordering from NCIX and I have price matched everything I could.

At the end, the difference between the two comes to about $35 CAD.

Any recommendations? why?

cheers

 

[abswindows7]

I5 ftw
Phenom II are fake i5
Go for the i5 you won't be disapointed !
i5 pwns P2

 

[rodney_ws]

Although both will overclock, the i5 has the edge in that department. Also, the i5 consumes less power at stock speeds. I don't think $35 should be enough to keep you away from the Intel platform... $100 sure! But not $35.

 

[alextheawesome]

At a price difference of $35 I myself would've gone the i5 route. however for me the price difference was about $100 or so. i5 I say.

 

[monterto]

Thanks to all for the input!

Edit: I was able to price match down another $60! Going i5 for sure now.

<3 NCIX