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View Poll Results: What would be the best upgrade option?
940be 17 56.67%
720be 8 26.67%
810 1 3.33%
just keep system and wait for the new am3 chip and chipsets and 5000 series card 4 13.33%
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Old 05-19-09   #11 (permalink)
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940 BE by far.
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Oh also since this doesn't have to be done right now, waiting for the 5k series and new am3s isn't such a bad idea though you will definately be shelling out A LOT more money that way
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I guess another thing to consider is if you get a 940, you can in the future build an entirely new machine and give the old AM2+ to a friend or family, or just keep it for folding. That way you dont have old parts laying about that could almost make a machine, but instead two working rigs.

I dunno, just throwing ideas your way.

Also, i dunno about you but im getting tired of my 780/700 chipset.
very very good point. i like the idea. by the time bulldozer comes, i'm already a graduate with a job. and i wouldn't mind being stuck with a 790g chipset. i'm just after acc anyway. then i can probably buy a new rig.

it's the best idea so far. +rep to you sir

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Oh also since this doesn't have to be done right now, waiting for the 5k series and new am3s isn't such a bad idea though you will definately be shelling out A LOT more money that way
i can only wait till july. and i would be so heartbroken when those new chips will be delayed. that 940be at $160 is really a deal in my area. i just hesitate coz of the upgrade path
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If it is a used cpu, make sure that that there aren't any issues with it. I'm reluctant to buy any used computer stuff.
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If it is a used cpu, make sure that that there aren't any issues with it. I'm reluctant to buy any used computer stuff.
yeah. there's no box or whatsover. it's just the cpu itself. so i'll try testing when i buy it. i'll try paying $140 for it as well
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940BE and 720BE are good choice.
If you want AM3 board and DDR3, you can choose 720 BE.
If you want one more core, choose 940 BE.
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I'd go with the 810, it's a quad and AM3. I wouldn't buy anything that still uses DDR2 at this point as its on its way out.
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