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I7 2600 or Phenom II X6 1090T

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hello, I have Phenom II X6 1090T with Asus M4A785T-M, it was fine for a while but I keep getting BSOD when I use two RAMS. with only one RAM it works fine. So, I just conclude that my mobo is at fault. I was planning to get Asus M5A97 EVO for my proccy but then I heard that AMD proccy have memory controller problem or something like that so I change my mind to get i7 2600 (non K) and a new mobo with a new build which would cost me about Rs. 80000 approx. in india. What I wonder is will it be a great upgrade or just a slight increase in performance. I will be using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro. If I should go with my current proccy then I would spend about 50000 for my new build. please help.

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It's more likely that you have a bad RAM stick than a bad mobo, unless both sticks work fine in one slot but both malfunction in a different slot on your mobo.

The 2600 is MUCH faster than a 1090t, especially if you are running the 1090t @ stock settings. It's a pretty solid upgrade.

thanks for the quick reply. I know its not a bad RAM because I tested the two of them in all the four different slots. I crash whenever both are use together. when only one is used it runs fine.
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Weird.

Could always be a bad CPU too - something could be faulty in its memory controller (and I think that's on-die and not resident on the mobo?)

Anyways, I think if you can afford the upgrade you'll be happy with it... I myself am looking to upgrade to SB or IB soon :) 
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I ruled out the CPU coz when I install my Athlon II X4 630, I have the same experience with windows explorer lagging behind. although I didn't get the BSOD, programs weren't snappy as they used to be before I face the problem. Is it possible that it is the PSU because mine is not branded
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It's still most likely that you have a bad RAM stick in my opinion, but anything is possible. If you can RMA or warranty your RAM, I'd recommend doing so.

Just what I'd do anyways.
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As others have said, definitely memory.

The i7-2600 is a nice CPU, but expensive for what you get. Upgrading or not depends on how much your willing to spend and how long your willing to wait. IB will be out which will reduce the prices on SB CPUs and might offer a better value. PD will be out later and might offer a good price / upgrade without you needing to change mobo's out.

I don't know if its a good config but I'm planning on getting these for my Workstation build
Proccy: i7 2600
Mobo: Asus P8Z68 V Pro (since its a Z68 chipset and it comes with firewire port which I'll be needing)
RAM: haven't decide it yet
HDD: 2x 500GB Western Digital Caviar Blue
GPU: GTX 570(maybe zotac coz its the cheapest I can find)
Monitor: Dell ST2220L(not sure about the model no. anything thats less than Rs. 10000)
PSU: Corsair TX650 watt
Cabinet: Cooler Master Elite 431 plus.

will this be good enough to run Premiere Pro CS 5.5 and After Effects?
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