Making gaming rig is it good to go ?

CPU: AMD PHENOM 2 X6 1100T 3.3 GHZ / 3.7 GHZ TURBO

PSU: OCZ POWER SUPPLY 700WATTS

GPU: Geforce GTX 570 Superclocked

MOTHERBOARD: Crosshair IV Formula 890FX Chip Set AM3 (AM3+ WITH BIOS UPDATE)

OS: Windows 7 64 BIT

RAM: 8GB Corsair 9-9-9-24 1600mhz

GAMING CASE: DF-85 BY ANTEC

MONITOR: 24INCH ASUS H233H

So far these items are in my wish list on amazon right now any suggestions.

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Aside from the fact that I wouldn't buy a motherboard that wasn't AM3+ at this point, yeah, everything looks good to me.

You could get an intel i5 2500k build for the same price. I can understand if you would prefer to stick with AMD though... I know that I would. If you do stick with AMD though at least pick up an AM3+ 990FX or 970 motherboard.

well i went ahead and ordered the parts i kept the motherboard formula iV 890FX simply because of budget reasons. With the bios update in the works for am3+ this mobo will be supported. And I think a 6 core cpu will definately last me a pretty good while.

Well OK but you could gave gotten the Crosshair V Fomula or Sabertooth. Both 990FX which is the newer chipset. They cost about the same as the Crosshair IV.

i see the formula v for about 250 with shipping and a iv for 205 with free shpping

honestly though does it really matter? I mean is am3+ really necessary for a 8-core cpu even games now a days barely touch a quad core cpu.

No 2500k = bad decision.

Yea, if you were on a budget and going with a 955 that would be one thing, but if your getting a gtx 570 and looking at the six core amd I think you will be happier with a 2500k. And your not even getting an AM3+ mobo??

Oh god... Please people. That's going to be a great rig and will serve you well for quite a while. Enjoy it. Only mistake was not getting a true AM3+ motherboard, but you can swap it out too when you have to, which certainly won't be any time soon.

Oh god... Please people. That's going to be a great rig and will serve you well for quite a while. Enjoy it. Only mistake was not getting a true AM3+ motherboard, but you can swap it out too when you have to, which certainly won't be any time soon.

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I am more of an amd person. I personally do not like Intel chips but thats just me. xeffectx

[QUOTE="xeffectx"]I am more of an amd person. I personally do not like Intel chips but thats just me. C_Rule

[QUOTE="xeffectx"]I am more of an amd person. I personally do not like Intel chips but thats just me. C_Rule

I don't know about him but I have been an AMD person for my entire life. If I had to choose between the 1100t and 2500k the choice would be obvious. The fact that the i5 performs better in games isn't enough to make me consider Intel.

To each their own I guess.

[QUOTE="C_Rule"][QUOTE="xeffectx"]I am more of an amd person. I personally do not like Intel chips but thats just me. Tezcatlipoca666

I don't know about him but I have been an AMD person for my entire life. If I had to choose between the 1100t and 2500k the choice would be obvious. The fact that the i5 performs better in games isn't enough to make me consider Intel.

To each their own I guess.

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At 1080p, based on the information we know now, it will work quite well. The experience should be smooth.

[QUOTE="C_Rule"][QUOTE="xeffectx"] Like I said why would I need a am3+ mobo fine with am3 for now. I want this cpu to last me at least about 3-4 years before I decide to build a new one. and who knows something new will be out by then. I am pretty sure am3 mobo will not be going obsolete anytime soon hopefully but like i said I am not looking to make upgrades in the near future. Just gonna start from scratch. I am fine with the hex core and especially for gaming purposes with AMD. xeffectx

[QUOTE="C_Rule"][QUOTE="xeffectx"] Like I said why would I need a am3+ mobo fine with am3 for now. I want this cpu to last me at least about 3-4 years before I decide to build a new one. and who knows something new will be out by then. I am pretty sure am3 mobo will not be going obsolete anytime soon hopefully but like i said I am not looking to make upgrades in the near future. Just gonna start from scratch. I am fine with the hex core and especially for gaming purposes with AMD. xeffectx

The Phenom II processors are based on the Athlon 64 architecture which was released about 5 years ago (more actually...). Of course it has been tweaked quite a lot since then.

and that matters to me why ? xeffectx

[QUOTE="xeffectx"][QUOTE="C_Rule"] You want five year old architecture to last you four years? Haha, wow...Tezcatlipoca666

The Phenom II processors are based on the Athlon 64 architecture which was released about 5 years ago (more actually...). Of course it has been tweaked quite a lot since then.

[QUOTE="xeffectx"]and that matters to me why ? C_Rule

[QUOTE="C_Rule"][QUOTE="xeffectx"]and that matters to me why ? xeffectx

how long do you think will it last and will games really require a lot more cores in the near future lets say within 2 years ? xeffectx

It will be at least2 or 3 years before the Phenom II X6 starts to have a hard time with new games. For the most part you shouldn't have any problems. Of course there are always stupidly designed engines, like whatever Starcraft 2, uses which only fully utilize 2 cores. In games like that you will be gimped by the lower core-per-core performance of a Phenom II CPU. Luckily not many games will have this problem and less should have this problem in the future.

[QUOTE="Tezcatlipoca666"]

[QUOTE="C_Rule"] That's a dumb thing to say. Why disadvantage yourself, just because you don't like the company.C_Rule

I don't know about him but I have been an AMD person for my entire life. If I had to choose between the 1100t and 2500k the choice would be obvious. The fact that the i5 performs better in games isn't enough to make me consider Intel.

To each their own I guess.

I wouldn't call myself a fanboy honestly. I often recommend Intel CPU's to other people. I don't force my preferences onto other people and don't let them factor into my recommendations.

Anyway, I consider myself a loyal customer. I've been using AMD CPU's for as long as I can remember. On the other hand things like this and this certainly don't help Intel's standing in my mind...

I think that it's natural to develop preferences. Most people develop them :) What is important is not to become a crusader and push your preferences onto others who just want honest answers.

AM3+ and 955BE and wait for bulldozer and buy one when they drop in price = giant win over a expencive 1100T and non AM3.