[BigpoppaFrary]

What is a tri core? how is that even possible?

Also what motherboard should i use for this ... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103244

 

[Vboi418]

A Tri-Core is basically a Phenom with a core disabled as far as I know.

For that Phenom you should be fine with any AM2+ Compatible Motherboard.

 

[BigpoppaFrary]

i know but i don't know any thing about chip sets today. As you can see by my current computer that is the last thing i really looked into. I'm just looking around

 

[nckid4u]

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Originally Posted by Vboi418 A Tri-Core is basically a Phenom with a core disabled as far as I know. For that Phenom you should be fine with any AM2+ Compatible Motherboard.

That is correct. A tri-core is just a quad with a core disabled.

 

[pow3rtr1p]

Anything with the SB750 is decent. The 790GX is probably the best chipset. However, I really believe you would be better served with a Phenom II Tri-Core of Dual-Core. The original Phenoms really weren't great.

Phenom II X3 710: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103648
MSI 790GX: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130224

Just as a couple suggestions.

 

[BigpoppaFrary]

hmmmm gah, hate being poor. my xp is so bad

 

[Vboi418]

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Originally Posted by BigpoppaFrary hmmmm gah, hate being poor. my xp is so bad

Your not poor. I just recently saved 2 of my checks and put it towards my Signature System. In total it's only $550. X2 7750, 4GB RAM, 9600GSO, with a 19" Widescreen. Yup I'll say that's a great budget gaming PC..

 

[jimibgood]

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Originally Posted by pow3rtr1p Anything with the SB750 is decent. The 790GX is probably the best chipset. However, I really believe you would be better served with a Phenom II Tri-Core of Dual-Core. The original Phenoms really weren't great. Phenom II X3 710: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103648 MSI 790GX: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130224 Just as a couple suggestions.

Original Phenoms were actually not bad. The 940 is only 9% faster core for core over 9850 and 9950. Where the Phenom II's are much better is overclocking.