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deandulong
 Post subject: Combo Choice
PostPosted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:47 pm 
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Need help guys on this choice

AMD FX-8350 8 Core Processor Socket AM3+ 4.0GHZ CPU, Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 AMD990FX MOBO

Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4ghz or i7 3770k 3.5ghz Unlocked Quad Core Processor LGA1155 Ivy Bridge CPU, Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA115 MOBO

System is for gaming.

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CMDR Steve-O
 Post subject: Re: Combo Choice
PostPosted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:16 pm 
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As much as I hate to say it, go with the Intel. If yer playing cutting edge games though the 6950 *should* be a botleneck. How much memory will ay be using?

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deandulong
 Post subject: Re: Combo Choice
PostPosted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:26 pm 
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Vid card is next going to the 7970 and 16gigs of ram

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 Post subject: Re: Combo Choice
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:55 am 
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If ya got the cashola, get the Intel!

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