I would like to start off this thread by saying I already know that the 2500k is the superior processor. So you may be wondering, why have this thread in the first place. The reason I am asking is the price difference between the two. And in your head, your probably going well the 2500k is cheaper too. Well, at Microcenter, not anymore.
I was planing on using the 2500k in my build, but I went on microcenter's website today and noticed their new bulldozer deals page.
Enter Microcenter: http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/AMDbundlePROMO.html
2500k + sabertooth P67: $380 - $50 instant discount = $330.
8120 + sabertooth 990FX: $380 - $100 instant savings = $280
2500k + z68 extreme 4 = $340 - $50 instant discount = $290 (I use extreme4 for the intel because they have no extreme 3 motherboards at my local store and the amd uses an extreme 3 board for the combo)
8120 + 990fx extreme3 = $330 - $100 instant savings = $230.
8120 + 970 fxa extreme 4 = $200 (motherboard is free)
The rest of my build plan consists of:
RAM: 8GB 1866 Patriot Memory
Case: CM Storm Trooper
Hard Drive: Hitachi 500gb 7200rpm drive
Cooler: CM Hyper 212
And I already have:
XFX 5770 GFX Card
650W Power supply
Do you guys think I should shell out the extra cash for the Intel or go with the AMD route?
I was planing on using the 2500k in my build, but I went on microcenter's website today and noticed their new bulldozer deals page.
Enter Microcenter: http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/AMDbundlePROMO.html
2500k + sabertooth P67: $380 - $50 instant discount = $330.
8120 + sabertooth 990FX: $380 - $100 instant savings = $280
2500k + z68 extreme 4 = $340 - $50 instant discount = $290 (I use extreme4 for the intel because they have no extreme 3 motherboards at my local store and the amd uses an extreme 3 board for the combo)
8120 + 990fx extreme3 = $330 - $100 instant savings = $230.
8120 + 970 fxa extreme 4 = $200 (motherboard is free)
The rest of my build plan consists of:
RAM: 8GB 1866 Patriot Memory
Case: CM Storm Trooper
Hard Drive: Hitachi 500gb 7200rpm drive
Cooler: CM Hyper 212
And I already have:
XFX 5770 GFX Card
650W Power supply
Do you guys think I should shell out the extra cash for the Intel or go with the AMD route?