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post #61 of 74

5/23/12 at 3:28pm

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LOL this is the problem with asking for help like this in a forum. You're going to get tons of different answers. Basically, do the research on all the hardware, figure out which features are important to you, then find parts according to those features while staying in your budget. You'll be happy no matter which way you go.

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Seagate 2TB 6.0GB/s	Crucial M4 128GB SSD	LG Blu-Ray Burner	Corsair H100
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5/23/12 at 3:42pm

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LOL this is the problem with asking for help like this in a forum. You're going to get tons of different answers. Basically, do the research on all the hardware, figure out which features are important to you, then find parts according to those features while staying in your budget. You'll be happy no matter which way you go.

This.

As long as you get an unlocked multi Intel 1155 socket cpu, and an appropriate motherboard you'll be golden.
560sli is good if you psu is strong enough -more than 650w 80% plus-, if not sell the old card and get a used gtx580 or something similar.
If you're going with more than one 1080p monitor or higher res -2560x1440- you'll need some higher end cards or 580 3gb sli.

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5/23/12 at 3:43pm

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You will notice 0 difference between the 2. Look at the links I have provided. Even if you SLI your 560, the 2500K will be more than enough. For a board, get an Asus, Gigabyte, or AsRock Z68 board that has pci-e x8/x8 capabilities and you'll be good to go.

Stating 0 diff is false he will notice more fps gaming and everything else 5% = 15% Faster.

From the review..
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=551

Gaming is seeing between 5 and 15fps...
Edited by Hokies83 - 5/23/12 at 3:47pm

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Graphics
i7 3770k 5.2ghz	GIGABYTE G1 Assassin Sniper 3	7950 with Alphacool block	7950 w/ Alphacool Block
Graphics	RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling
7950 w/ Alphacool block	G.SKILL Trident X 2500mhz 2x4gb	SanDisk Extreme 240gb sata III 6gbs x5	SwiftTech Apongee Drive II
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
Monsta 360 86mm thick rad X 4	MCP 35X Pump x2	400ML Frozen Q Fusion res x3	Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
CatLeap 2560x1440 + Acer hn274h bmiiid 120hz 3D	Logitech G19	Corsair Ax1200 watts	Mountain Mods Ascension
Mouse	Audio
Logitech M570	Pioneer SP-BS21 Bookshelf Loudspeakers + Lepai Amp
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Graphics
i7 3770k 5.2ghz	GIGABYTE G1 Assassin Sniper 3	7950 with Alphacool block	7950 w/ Alphacool Block
Graphics	RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling
7950 w/ Alphacool block	G.SKILL Trident X 2500mhz 2x4gb	SanDisk Extreme 240gb sata III 6gbs x5	SwiftTech Apongee Drive II
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
Monsta 360 86mm thick rad X 4	MCP 35X Pump x2	400ML Frozen Q Fusion res x3	Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
CatLeap 2560x1440 + Acer hn274h bmiiid 120hz 3D	Logitech G19	Corsair Ax1200 watts	Mountain Mods Ascension
Mouse	Audio
Logitech M570	Pioneer SP-BS21 Bookshelf Loudspeakers + Lepai Amp
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5/23/12 at 3:49pm

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Stating 0 diff is false he will notice more fps gaming and everything else 5% = 15% Faster.
From the review..
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=551
Gaming is seeing between 5 and 15fps...

He clearly stated he games, and as I said before and provided proof for, he may get a couple extra frames, which he will never notice. And for all of the rest of the stuff, you will notice 5% changes, which will equate to differences you will not be able to notice without running benchmarks. If you can show proof otherwise, please do, otherwise anything you say should be passed off as hot air.

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5/23/12 at 3:58pm

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Stating 0 diff is false he will notice more fps gaming and everything else 5% = 15% Faster.
From the review..
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=551
Gaming is seeing between 5 and 15fps...

Completely unnoticable, and most of those benchmarks at 1680x1050. Look at the link I provided for Skyrim. Absolutely no difference at 2560x1440, and very minimal at 1080P. The human eye is not going to notice 4 frames. Don't try to justify the OP wasting his money because you wasted yours.

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i7 3820	Asus P9X79 Pro	XFX 7970	Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Crucial M4 128	Western Digital Black 1TB	LG Blu Ray ROM	Cooler Master Hyper 212+
OS	Monitor	Power	Case
Windows 7 64 bit	Dell U2713HM	Seasonic X750	Cooler Master Storm Trooper
Mouse	Audio
Logitech MX518	Creative Labs Soundblaster X-FI Titanium
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7 3820	Asus P9X79 Pro	XFX 7970	Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Crucial M4 128	Western Digital Black 1TB	LG Blu Ray ROM	Cooler Master Hyper 212+
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5/23/12 at 4:02pm

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i5-3570K or, if on a budget, i5-2500K.

Perfect choice would also recommend

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Core i5 3570k 4.4 Ghz	Asus maximus gene 5	msi 7970 3gb overclocked	G.skillz 2x2x2x2 GB DDR3 1600mhz
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling	OS
2 tb red x 3	samsung pro 840 128gb	ETD-T60-VD	7 64-Bit
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viewsonic vx2268wm 120hz	loeopold cherry mx blue	corsair ax860i platinum	fractal core 1000
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g400 logitech	qck +
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Core i5 3570k 4.4 Ghz	Asus maximus gene 5	msi 7970 3gb overclocked	G.skillz 2x2x2x2 GB DDR3 1600mhz
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2 tb red x 3	samsung pro 840 128gb	ETD-T60-VD	7 64-Bit
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5/23/12 at 4:03pm

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Completely unnoticable, and most of those benchmarks at 1680x1050. Look at the link I provided for Skyrim. Absolutely no difference at 2560x1440, and very minimal at 1080P. The human eye is not going to notice 4 frames. Don't try to justify the OP wasting his money because you wasted yours.

Seems your venting hot air yourself are you mad cause my cpu is faster then yours?

I showed you your own link and the numbers are there.. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=551 Facts are the facts..

There is no waste for getting a Faster cpu for 20$ = 30$ more he would have to be stupid to get a 2500k for 30$ less then a 3570k...

here it is again look all the way down the page it is faster in 99% of everything.. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=551
And gets the latest tech and is ready for everything coming in the future.

How do you justify not paying 30 more dollars for it.. i do not see how anyone can...
Edited by Hokies83 - 5/23/12 at 4:09pm

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Graphics
i7 3770k 5.2ghz	GIGABYTE G1 Assassin Sniper 3	7950 with Alphacool block	7950 w/ Alphacool Block
Graphics	RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling
7950 w/ Alphacool block	G.SKILL Trident X 2500mhz 2x4gb	SanDisk Extreme 240gb sata III 6gbs x5	SwiftTech Apongee Drive II
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
Monsta 360 86mm thick rad X 4	MCP 35X Pump x2	400ML Frozen Q Fusion res x3	Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
CatLeap 2560x1440 + Acer hn274h bmiiid 120hz 3D	Logitech G19	Corsair Ax1200 watts	Mountain Mods Ascension
Mouse	Audio
Logitech M570	Pioneer SP-BS21 Bookshelf Loudspeakers + Lepai Amp
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Graphics
i7 3770k 5.2ghz	GIGABYTE G1 Assassin Sniper 3	7950 with Alphacool block	7950 w/ Alphacool Block
Graphics	RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling
7950 w/ Alphacool block	G.SKILL Trident X 2500mhz 2x4gb	SanDisk Extreme 240gb sata III 6gbs x5	SwiftTech Apongee Drive II
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
Monsta 360 86mm thick rad X 4	MCP 35X Pump x2	400ML Frozen Q Fusion res x3	Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
CatLeap 2560x1440 + Acer hn274h bmiiid 120hz 3D	Logitech G19	Corsair Ax1200 watts	Mountain Mods Ascension
Mouse	Audio
Logitech M570	Pioneer SP-BS21 Bookshelf Loudspeakers + Lepai Amp
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5/23/12 at 4:05pm

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just a question, dont want to start something, just a question. were you unhappy with your phenom ii x4?

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5/23/12 at 4:05pm

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The 4 frames between 60and 56 makes me change my settings Down, so it does kinda matter, and I for one would happily pay 20 more for 4 frames As we already pay $300 + ( in autralia ) to get the 60 frames we are after,

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5/23/12 at 4:09pm

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The numbers stand for themselves. OP, You're not going to notice the minimal difference the 3570K provides. Save some money and enjoy the big upgrade from your current processor. I went with the 2500K for my gaming rig over the 3570K and money isn't an issue for me, just don't think its necessary to waste money. If your current processor is getting you by for now, wait for some sales, the 2500K will likely come down a bit more as time goes. In the end, your FPS is going to be limited by your GPU, use the savings towards upgrading that down the road.

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i7 3820	Asus P9X79 Pro	XFX 7970	Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Crucial M4 128	Western Digital Black 1TB	LG Blu Ray ROM	Cooler Master Hyper 212+
OS	Monitor	Power	Case
Windows 7 64 bit	Dell U2713HM	Seasonic X750	Cooler Master Storm Trooper
Mouse	Audio
Logitech MX518	Creative Labs Soundblaster X-FI Titanium
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7 3820	Asus P9X79 Pro	XFX 7970	Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Crucial M4 128	Western Digital Black 1TB	LG Blu Ray ROM	Cooler Master Hyper 212+
OS	Monitor	Power	Case
Windows 7 64 bit	Dell U2713HM	Seasonic X750	Cooler Master Storm Trooper
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