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Upgrading FX4100 or 1055T ? Better than Q9450 ?

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Hey all !! I need some advice from you lot of experienced chaps. Im looking to upgrade/modernize my system and if possible get a little more power & speed for the apps i use. Im on a very tight budget and so my choices are limited, but ive found a few that take my fancy and was wondering which would give me best performance for the longest time ?!?

AMD Phenom II 965 BE (NEW)

AMD FX4100 Bulldozer (NEW)

AMD Phenom II 1055T x6 Used with good gigabyte mobo

I may or may not be able to get the 1055T so if i had to choose between 965 or 4100 im stumped.

Apps & Games i use alot > Adobe CS5.5 >Cinema 4D > Sony Vegas 11 > BF3 >Crysis 2 . Id like better render speed/power in Adobe tbh.

Anyways if any of you helpful chaps have an idea which is best or an alternative ( 2500K is outta the question frown.gif ) . Thanks in advance biggrin.gif
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The 965 is a much better choice than the FX4100. The 1055T would be best though.

I think you should look and see if you can find a 960T though; It has the potential to perform as good as the 1055T if you are lucky and it has an unlocked multilier which makes overclocking easier.
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Ah good spot i forgot about thoose 960T ,added to list ( found one @ £96 ).
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Decided and ordered biggrin.gif

FX-8120 £125
Asus Sabertooth 990FX £115
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Nice choice smile.gif

And even nicer price! O_O
   
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