[QUOTE="belboz"]

AMD's latest processor can about match an Intel Core2 Quad processor. But it will not get near an i7.riptoe222

only if were talkin bout the 1200-1400$ i7, any other i7 is about the same as an amd 920-940

thing is, a lotta simpler folk like to say "intel is better" because they got cpus that are 2-4x the price of any of amd's and are a bit better... most of those cpus they got though are unnecisarily fast, and their not in the same price range so not a proper amd vs intel comparrison .. just cuz amd doesnt got their head in the clouds with pointless speed for 1400$ doesnt mean amd is inferior

no the i7 920 destorys phenom II 940 the 940 is about the same as Q9550

my desktop has a amd @ 2.8 ghz, and my laptop has a intel @ 2.4 ghz and my laptop runs better.

ag3ntz3rox0x

ghz dont matter much it depend more on the archtecture

the cheapest i7 should be alot faster than the qx9770

here is a very detailed review http://www.guru3d.com/article/intel-core-i7-920-and-965-review/1

I would suggest Realm Computers. I just recieved my computer from them complete with a core i7 920 @ 3.6 ghz, gtx 295, intel x58 motherboard, a terabyte hard drive, antec 900 2 case, Corsair 1000 watt power supply, blu ray drive and 6gb of memory for like 700 dollars and a 3 year warranty:). their computers are rock solid. I thought about alienware and xps but their prices are about $6000 and I got mine dirt cheap with a ton of more performance.

Check out Realm Computers sometime, they have random sales but I am not sure when they happen though. I was won of the lucky few that had a chance to grab a computer for cheap. Here is their website link http://www.realmcomputers.com/ Their regular prices might even be cheaper than building it yourself!

I will post back again when realm computers has another insanse sale. But for now, Crysis and far cry 2 look insanse at 1080p, I cant believe the huge performance jump from my 8800gtx.

stormfuzz

your kidding right me dude the i7 and gpu alone is 1500 dollors and other parts prob cost about another 1000 dollors u mean 700 or 7000

[QUOTE="Snake_raider"][QUOTE="ket222"]

I have a company (GIM computers in Atlanta-anyone know anything about them?) that offered to build me a i7 920, gtx 295 for $1700 (including Vista home premium, 32 bit installation and all driver uploads). Can you please tell me if this is a good build-I'm trying to keep it cheap, but don't trust even cheaper ibuypower. I'm willing to make a couple changes if ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, but need to stay around this price. I WILL NOT BUILD MY OWN!

It is in cheap steel box with fan, rather than aluminum--I am hoping there won't be overheating problems with this. Will it? Please advise.

Here's the quote:

LGA1366 with Intel X58 chipset motherboard

Intel Core i7 920 retail box w/fan

Corsair 3GB DDR3 1333FSB memmory (3x1GB)

Seagate 500GB 32M buffer 7200RPM SATA2 3G ( or WD 500GB 16M buffer 7200RPM SATA2 3G)

22X DVDRW -/+ & dual layer

NVIDIA 295 1789MB GDDR3 PCI-Express card

( You will need a TRUE wattage power supply with at least 12V / 22A to run this video card, NOT cheap power supply. Also, don't be fool by the watts as well. The lease expansive power supply will do 12V/22A is $135.99, not including the chassis. ) Enermax Liberty ELT-620AWT ATX power supply plus Inwin C589T case only ( took out the power supply and install this Liberty power supply.)

Assemly ( all parts purchased @ GIM)

System warranty: limited one year parts & labor ( all parts purchased @ GIM)

Squeets

dell is a rip off gtx 295 way better than your 4850 andyou dont get crappy cooler or services from dell and the gtx 295 build is probably cheaper than your dell

hmm i wonder how amd is going to respond to this