Ok, this is between those processors only! Don't worry about RAM or anything else.
I have done research on the 2 and I like the 955 because I can OC it too 965 quality and it is $50 less than the i5. I can't decide between the two.
The 50 less isn't a big deal, but it means I could maybe get a new HDD since my 250gb is nearing 6 years and don't know how long it will last!
People say 1156 mobos are not good since they are a dead end for upgrades whereas the AM3 is more future proof.
I want the one with good performance AND futureproofing.
So far I am leaning towards the 955, but if anyone can list a reason why I should get the i5, do tell.
My specs:
E7200 Core 2 Duo 2.53ghz
3gb off 800mhz RAM
650 watt PSU
PNY GTX 260 Core 216
250gb WD 7200 RPM SATA
Well the i5 is faster overall. But since it's a difference of $50, I'd go with the AMD only because the difference isn't something you would notice to be significant.
Go with this combo deal: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.345253[/url]
I own that mobo/cpu and they're amazing.
how many more threads of the same thing now? 3 maybe? all within a week of each other
[QUOTE=rampageturke;20823519]how many more threads of the same thing now? 3 maybe? all within a week of each other[/QUOTE]
more than 3
okay off topic
where is your avatar from
Go with the 955. It's a better value if you're willing to do some light overclocking.
[QUOTE=whatnow V2;20823961]more than 3
okay off topic
where is your avatar from[/QUOTE]
on topic: stop making these threads and search
off topic: some n64 zelda game i forget which
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Majoras Mask
Ok, 955 it is, btw, I am getting that bundle but with a mATX board.
Thanks to the people who told me to use search and were overall useless. I searched and it showed nothing for me. I searched: 955, 955 or i5 and nothing.
Also, to the guy that said the thing about threads about this per week, if he is talking about me directly, I made one similar to this over a week ago, but that was more iffy since I didn't have any money. Otherwise I haven't seen any other threads like this.
[QUOTE=anikilol;20823120]Go with this combo deal: [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.345253[/URL]
I own that mobo/cpu and they're amazing.[/QUOTE]
Oh hell yes. I also own that board. Very awesome, very stable.
Not gonna find a better deal than that, OP.
A review for that motherboard (and the attached response from ASUS) implies that the CPU/mobo won't work together without a BIOS revision...which you can't do unless you own another kind of processor.
Is that true?
[QUOTE=MTMod;20825394]Oh hell yes. I also own that board. Very awesome, very stable.
Not gonna find a better deal than that, OP.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, and free MW2 isn't so bad considering how much they ask for it.
[QUOTE=ChristopherB;20825534]A review for that motherboard (and the attached response from ASUS) implies that the CPU/mobo won't work together without a BIOS revision...which you can't do unless you own another kind of processor.
Is that true?[/QUOTE]
The only info I can find is voltage problems while overclocking. There's no reason why it shouldn't work.
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