Intel core i5 2400 or Amd phenom 2 x4 965
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Initially my build was to be this:
AMD Phenom II X4 965
Asus M5A97
XFX HD6850
G.Skill 2 x4GB 1333(PC3 10666) Ram
Corsair GS600w
but today i saw Fry's ad and they have the Intel core i5 2400 on sale for 139.99 originally 189.99 even on newegg. So question is should i change my build to the i5 2400 or keep my initial build?
AMD 965= 129.99 (newegg)
i5 2400= 139.99 (Frys)
If you recommend the i5 please provide a good motherboard around $120 please.
Almost forgot heres what i plan to do with my computer:
Multitask
Internet, youtube, facebook, IGN
Games: Crysis, Counter strike, Star wars old republic, skyrim, GTA 4, MW3, Battlefield 3
Applications: Photoshop, Microsoft office, Vegas Movie studio HD, Indesign, Illustrator
Typically a everyday use computer for almost a little of everything.
AMD Phenom II X4 965
Asus M5A97
XFX HD6850
G.Skill 2 x4GB 1333(PC3 10666) Ram
Corsair GS600w
but today i saw Fry's ad and they have the Intel core i5 2400 on sale for 139.99 originally 189.99 even on newegg. So question is should i change my build to the i5 2400 or keep my initial build?
AMD 965= 129.99 (newegg)
i5 2400= 139.99 (Frys)
If you recommend the i5 please provide a good motherboard around $120 please.
Almost forgot heres what i plan to do with my computer:
Multitask
Internet, youtube, facebook, IGN
Games: Crysis, Counter strike, Star wars old republic, skyrim, GTA 4, MW3, Battlefield 3
Applications: Photoshop, Microsoft office, Vegas Movie studio HD, Indesign, Illustrator
Typically a everyday use computer for almost a little of everything.
More about : intel core 2400 amd phenom 965
The Core i5 will completely pwn the Phenom II.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/102?vs=363&i=2.5...
Fully owns it at Photoshop and games.
I'm not sure of a motherboard. Probably something H67 since you can't overclock. $120 is a bit much for the motherboard.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/102?vs=363&i=2.5...
Fully owns it at Photoshop and games.
I'm not sure of a motherboard. Probably something H67 since you can't overclock. $120 is a bit much for the motherboard.
choice would be the i5 2400 + z68 just for the extras the chipset provides above the H & P chipsets, leaves lots of room for future expansion & upgrades ![:)]( ":)")
decent one on newegg just about fits your $120 budget http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
decent one on newegg just about fits your $120 budget http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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The Intel® Core™ i5-2400 is an outstanding processor that you are going to love. While the Intel Core i5-2500K is a better gaming processor, the price you have gotten on the Intel Core i5-2400 makes it a great deal.
I personally like the extra features that the Z68 chipset offers over the H67 but for a general propose board the H67 will work well.
Good luck and enjoy the new system.
Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team
I personally like the extra features that the Z68 chipset offers over the H67 but for a general propose board the H67 will work well.
Good luck and enjoy the new system.
Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team
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Throw in the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz // Asus M5A99X EVO AM3+ AMD 990X combo and all you are missing is a Cooler Master HSF.
Much better connectivity and VRM than the M5A97.
Throw in the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz // Asus M5A99X EVO AM3+ AMD 990X combo and all you are missing is a Cooler Master HSF.
Much better connectivity and VRM than the M5A97.
xjoex93 said:
well i got the i5 2400 all i need is a mobo...newegg funtime then
H67 chipset mobo's are cheap, but lack some of the features of the p67 & z68 mobos. if you're just gonna be sticking with that cpu & a single gpu for the entire life of the mobo & don't need any of the extras the more expensive chipsets provide, then h67 is prolly the way to go. p67 are decent value too, but considering z68 are pretty much the same price now, i'd just go straight for z68.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I say cheap as you can go without fireworks.
I say cheap as you can go without fireworks.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $60 after rebate, or if you need sata 6Gb/s for an ssd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $65 after rebate
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