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Which build is better AMD or Intel builds

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ObviousNinja
Just want an answer and an explanation of why that build is superior.

Build 1:

Core i7 920
Asus P6T Deluxe
G.skill 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 8-8-8-21 1.65v
Raidmax hybrid 2 730w

Build 2:
Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
OCZ Flex XLC 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 6-6-6-18 2.05v
OCZ OCZ700MXSP 700W
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Derp
Well the Intel build will be faster and have triple the amount ram if thats what you need but its also going to cost a little over $200 more. IMO just get a single 6GB kit for the i7 build and go with it.
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microman
both builds could be made a lot better but if i HAD to choose one of those exact builds i would take the AMD
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dreadlord369
AMD if on budget, Intel if you want more power.
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The Phenom II 940 only has a DDR2 memory controller in it so --- no DDR3 for that build.
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gerikoh
that 940be is not capable of ddr3 yet. you'll have to wait till april.

go for the i7 if you don't mind spending extra $100+. but the ph2 is a smarter choice if gaming is your main purpose.
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the i7 will definately be more powerful, but will cost more.

i also second the vote on getting a 6gb kit (3x2gb). much cheaper and 12gb is way more than necessary.

and get a different PSU, most people will tell u not to buy the raidmax. get a corsair 750tx

i still vote for the i7.

if u want AMD, wait till all the AM3 stuff is out.
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microman
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Originally Posted by IntelConvert View Post
the i7 will definately be more powerful, but will cost more.

i also second the vote on getting a 6gb kit (3x2gb). much cheaper and 12gb is way more than necessary.

and get a different PSU, most people will tell u not to buy the raidmax. get a corsair 750tx

i still vote for the i7.

if u want AMD, wait till all the AM3 stuff is out.
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ObviousNinja
Well my mind is made up going with the i7 thanks for the help.
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great! cant wait to see it together. keep us updated
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sLowEnd
That i7 build of yours isn't going to last very long with a raidmax PSU.

Those things are junk.
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That i7 build of yours isn't going to last very long with a raidmax PSU.

Those things are junk.

I agree-- dump that thing for something of a little higher quality.
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Core i7 build, but definitely get a new PSU, like the Corsair CMPSU-1000HX 1000W PSU...if you got the money.
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guess ill repost my suggestion lol

get a corsair 750tx - $99 after rebate

better than raidmax, easy on wallet (for the quality)
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