[QUOTE="gluzyg"][QUOTE="vgm007"]To expand on the AMD setup, here's a Core i7 setup: Core i7 920Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R (Crossfire version) -OR- Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R (SLI version)OCZ Platinum 6GB DDR3 Altogether, somewhat pricey at $660, but it's very future-proof.samuraiguns
So is i7 better than AM3? The i7 is better than the Phenom II X4, but the high end portion would cost $1,000... The High end Phenom is about $280 If you have the money go with vgm007 setup, if not choose mine.
So event though i7 is better, would the AM3 be able to run games like Crysis on ultra if you have the right graphics cards...and is the i7 preformance like by far better, or is it more marginal?
[QUOTE="vgm007"]To expand on the AMD setup, here's a Core i7 setup: Core i7 920Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R (Crossfire version) -OR- Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R (SLI version)OCZ Platinum 6GB DDR3 Altogether, somewhat pricey at $660, but it's very future-proof. So is i7 better than AM3?
Right now I am trying to upgrade a few components of my PC. Mainly only the RAM, the CPU, and the Mobo. Can someone suggest an upgrade of these three that will last me for the next five years (and cost under $400 combined, or you could just suggest me the CPU and mobo combination that would cost under $350 or $375, and I'll find my own RAM). Plus I want a socket that won't be phased out in a couple of months (like my 939 was, and the best processor I can find is a 4800+), and with that statement means that I want a socket that they will have processor models being produced far after I buy mine (so later on in a few years, I can get the $1,500 one that is out now for $300 on ebay and still have a high end PC). Oh, and quick question: who is on top right now ith the best processors, AMD or Intel? Thanks.
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About the processors question; Intel is on top for the enthusiasts with the Intel Core i7 AMD is on top for budget-enthusiasts with the new Phenom II X4 Which one are you? Well, if I could have a budget processor on the enthusiast socket, that would be great. But if I could get a REALLY great processor on the AMD side for cheap, then I'll go with them, unless the socket they are on is about to be phased out.
Right now I am trying to upgrade a few components of my PC. Mainly only the RAM, the CPU, and the Mobo. Can someone suggest an upgrade of these three that will last me for the next five years (and cost under $400 combined, or you could just suggest me the CPU and mobo combination that would cost under $350 or $375, and I'll find my own RAM). Plus I want a socket that won't be phased out in a couple of months (like my 939 was, and the best processor I can find is a 4800+), and with that statement means that I want a socket that they will have processor models being produced far after I buy mine (so later on in a few years, I can get the $1,500 one that is out now for $300 on ebay and still have a high end PC). Oh, and quick question: who is on top right now ith the best processors, AMD or Intel? Thanks.
You just wanted an excuse to get Fire Emblem, didn't you? And, to answer your question, Fire Emblem would be at the top of the list. (There! You wanted an excuse, and I gave you one.)Dash_Jr3
Lol. Seriously though, does it have good customization of individual units...because I'm not planning on buying it if it doesn't?
If you have ever played it, Patapon had some in-depth customization of individual units. I want to play a game where you can customize individual units with individual specialties and weapons and armor that is equal to Patapon or even more specific. Can someone reccomend a game that has this indepth customization without loosing fun gameplay? Any game on the DS, GBA, or PSP would be fine. Thanks.
I still got my Socket 939 motherboard (that doesn't even support pcie x16) and I'm trying to milk it until it is worth nothing. So at the moment, I have a AMD Ahtlon 64 3700+ (one core). I'm thinging about upgrading to a Athlon 64 X2 4800+ (two cores). How long will this one keep me going for as far as video games? Also, on a sidenote, are there still going to be cards that don't support x16 and are pretty good...or is that the end of them?
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