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FSF-Foxhound · 2 Weeks Ago

er uh guys, you realize you don't need a ~650W PSU to power a 5770/4870? I Bet with 800 bucks you could get a 5850 with a i5 if you build it right.

Skylit · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by mocha989

if this is a gaming rig should we go AM3 with a 955 or should we go core i5?

We are now debating this

If its being built ground up, (meaning all new parts) you shouldn't even be considering going for the 955/965. the i5 outperforms it in every single way. I mean ... x16/x16 AMD mother boards start at like 160$ + dollars anyway.. Also if its a budget build and he wants nvidia, I would wait till the 300 series is released so you can get a gtx260/275 for a lower price. buying a Nvidia card at the current time is kind of a bad idea, since they wont drop the prices on the 200 series till lolfermi is released. with that said, you're better off getting a 5770/5850 for now.

mocha989 · 2 Weeks Ago

we found a combo deal for the Foxconn Inferno Katana NON GTI and g skill ripjaw 2000mhz 4GB memory kit together for $285. we are definitly getting this bundle

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