don't see the point in swapping a gtx 280 for a 4870x2 myself, performance differences aren't -that- big. I say just keep your current mobo, swap out your phenom for that phenom 2, and spend money elsewhere
![]()
i7 or Phenom II. That is the question.
Sorry, I just watched a "Will It Blend" Video.
OK, so in the next couple weeks I'm expecting to upgrade my PC. I can either go with....
Intel:
MSI Platinum X58
Intel Core i7 2.66GHz
2GB DDR3 (Upgrade later to 12GB)
AMD:
Foxconn Destroyer
AMD Phenom II 940
(Stay with my 8GB DDR2)
If I go AMD I will probably sell my GTX280 and try to get a 4870X2.
Obviously, the AMD build will be alot cheaper, but I've used AMD for almost all my builds and I've heard nothing but good things about the i7's. The i7's will break the bank but hey, if it's worth it I'd rather spend more now than be stuck with wanting more from the AMD system. The only thing that really bugs me with the Intel system is the DDR3. ATM I can only afford 2GB, will this impact performance a lot until I end up with at least 6GB+?
Just looking around for suggestions, thanks.
Also, after posting this I will not be here for about ~25min, so I can't reply... lol
![]()
Cheers.
OK, so in the next couple weeks I'm expecting to upgrade my PC. I can either go with....
Intel:
MSI Platinum X58
Intel Core i7 2.66GHz
2GB DDR3 (Upgrade later to 12GB)
AMD:
Foxconn Destroyer
AMD Phenom II 940
(Stay with my 8GB DDR2)
If I go AMD I will probably sell my GTX280 and try to get a 4870X2.
Obviously, the AMD build will be alot cheaper, but I've used AMD for almost all my builds and I've heard nothing but good things about the i7's. The i7's will break the bank but hey, if it's worth it I'd rather spend more now than be stuck with wanting more from the AMD system. The only thing that really bugs me with the Intel system is the DDR3. ATM I can only afford 2GB, will this impact performance a lot until I end up with at least 6GB+?
Just looking around for suggestions, thanks.
Also, after posting this I will not be here for about ~25min, so I can't reply... lol
1 - 17 of 17 Posts
Let me revise this a little.
If I go AMD Phenom II with...
nVidia Chipset, I will stay with the GTX280
If I go with an ATI chipset I will go 4870 X2, (or attempt to)
Now is there any difference?
2
Quote:
Much better.
![]()
All that's left to do now is work out a budget.
![]()
Originally Posted by Slipp 
Let me revise this a little. If I go AMD Phenom II with... nVidia Chipset, I will stay with the GTX280 If I go with an ATI chipset I will go 4870 X2, (or attempt to) Now is there any difference?
|
All that's left to do now is work out a budget.
5
Quote:
If I were you, I'd keep the GTX 280 build a Phenom II and since you're wanting to use the Destroyer mobo which is the nVidia 780a chipset, you can SLI another GTX 280 if you ever feel froggy. The Phenom II 940 is a very very very nice processor and won't break the bank on you either.
Originally Posted by Slipp Sorry, I just watched a "Will It Blend" Video. OK, so in the next couple weeks I'm expecting to upgrade my PC. I can either go with.... Intel: MSI Platinum X58 Intel Core i7 2.66GHz 2GB DDR3 (Upgrade later to 12GB) AMD: Foxconn Destroyer AMD Phenom II 940 (Stay with my 8GB DDR2) If I go AMD I will probably sell my GTX280 and try to get a 4870X2. Obviously, the AMD build will be alot cheaper, but I've used AMD for almost all my builds and I've heard nothing but good things about the i7's. The i7's will break the bank but hey, if it's worth it I'd rather spend more now than be stuck with wanting more from the AMD system. The only thing that really bugs me with the Intel system is the DDR3. ATM I can only afford 2GB, will this impact performance a lot until I end up with at least 6GB+? Just looking around for suggestions, thanks. Also, after posting this I will not be here for about ~25min, so I can't reply... lol
|
2
Quote:
Correct.
For a pure gaming build, I'd even recommend an X3. The 720BE has even slightly surpassed the i7 920 in some gaming benchmarks..
I'm trying to find the review atm.
Edit - Here you go.
![]()
http://www.guru3d.com/article/amd-ph...-review-am3/22
Originally Posted by soulsonicforce Keep in mind that when gaming, there is little if any difference between and i7 and a Phenom II 940 |
For a pure gaming build, I'd even recommend an X3. The 720BE has even slightly surpassed the i7 920 in some gaming benchmarks..
I'm trying to find the review atm.
Edit - Here you go.
http://www.guru3d.com/article/amd-ph...-review-am3/22
2
If you've been happy with your AMD builds, stick with AMD. Phenom II 940 won't exactly be slow, and you'll save heaps of money.
![]()
Quote:
That's right.
Given you have amazing cooling of course. These Phenom II's LOVE the cold weather.
![]()
Originally Posted by gerikoh if gaming is your preference, go phenom 2, you can quad-sli with that board since they are perfectly spaced and will pretty much eat the i7 setup. if not, then i7 will be a better choice. between an i7 and ph2 940be, the ph2 is more overclockable but it's trickier to oc it than the i7. |
Given you have amazing cooling of course. These Phenom II's LOVE the cold weather.
2
1 - 17 of 17 Posts
