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Tainok · 02-03-09

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Originally Posted by Monst3r

Thanks bro, How would you rate the rig out of 10? I currently have a q9650 but decided to make a new rig as you know, big increase in performance?

Depends how much disposable income you have... if two grand is something you can throw around easily, then yeah, go for the i7.

If this is a once a year deal, or even a little more often, then I wouldn't upgrade to an i7 940 over the Q9650. (According to benchmarks and reports from i7 owners - I have never actually used an i7 myself)

Post your current system specs?

Edit: And whoops.. are you talking about $2,000 AUS? That would change the build quite a bit.

Monst3r · 02-03-09

price really isnt a concern man as i could go $3000 if i wanted to but thats a bit high.. Was thinking mayb keep this rig for a year or two.. You said the i7 performs better when it comes to gaming which im happy about as i game alot, as for multi-tasking im pretty sure the i7 would be around the same if not a tad bit faster? Im currently running a Q9650 P45,4 gig ram.. But thats all going to my mum as she needs a pc for her home office..

kazakia · 02-03-09

^^ Thats what i would go with but if you want cut down to a normal P6T and a 920 as the 940 is not worth it.

Here is the 920 $70 cheaper: http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0300438

Tainok · 02-03-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monst3r

price really isnt a concern man as i could go $3000 if i wanted to but thats a bit high.. Was thinking mayb keep this rig for a year or two.. You said the i7 performs better when it comes to gaming which im happy about as i game alot, as for multi-tasking im pretty sure the i7 would be around the same if not a tad bit faster? Im currently running a Q9650 P45,4 gig ram.. But thats all going to my mum as she needs a pc for her home office..

Well, if you want to really pour some cash into a killer system (Tri/Quad SLI, heavy duty i7) then sell your current rig (which sounds very powerful), build your mother a budget system for home office use (don't really need much at all - trust me) and add the leftover to what you want to spend.

Could drop $4000 if you wanted on a beast of a system.

meticadpa · 02-03-09

Why does your mum need a Q9650?!

NrGx · 02-03-09

MSY has the Q9650 for $550. A steal in my opinion.

Monst3r · 02-04-09

might sell my current rig actually, come to think of it! mum only uses the net she doesnt really need the good ram along with good mobo/cpu haha, Cheers lads, 940 i7 it is!! Thinkin of getting the xfx 295 or even the EVGA, both good brands though...