TOMisCHEEZE Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Basically put together two of the best builds factoring in price vs. performance between AMD and Intel and trying to keep it ~$800 and came up with these: AMD build ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 AM3 AMD 890GX - $149.99 AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition - $199.99 XFX HD-685X-ZDFC Radeon HD 6850 1GB - $184.99 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 PC1333 - $84.99 Intel build ASRock P55 EXTREME4 LGA 1156 USB 3.0 - $149.99 Intel Core i5-2500K - $228.99 EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1GB - $259.99 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 PC1600 - $99.99 I'm using these benchmark charts vs. price to get my general idea. http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html and http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html By doing this I realized Intel really isn't a bad way to go.. it's only $80-100 more for their better efficiency and performance.. But before I go making any real decisions.. If ya have any personal experience opinions or upgrade options (mostly on the mobos) give and take a few bucks, please let me know! EDIT: Switched from Newegg link to text. Edited February 28, 2011 by TOMisCHEEZE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owenisbad Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Nah I can't see any of the links sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk336699 Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 me neither..... i think those are private lists... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheGamer11 Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Wait till bulldozer! Watch CeBit for info in a few days! Edited February 27, 2011 by Dan The Gamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 As others have said - you need to make public lists for us to be able to see them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMisCHEEZE Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) EDIT: Alright fixed it, just wrote it out, let me know what ya think Also, having a hard time deciding between these three: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130550 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604&cm_re=GeForce_GTX_560_Ti-_-14-130-604-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125363&cm_re=GeForce_GTX_560_Ti-_-14-125-363-_-Product Edited February 28, 2011 by TOMisCHEEZE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisbar Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 470 vs 560ti would take the 560ti over the 470 any day. as for brands, would take evga because of the warranty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goxon Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 u cant use 1156 MB for 1155 CPU. neeed to change that MB. sorry for bad english Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 First do not let benchmarks sway you to much on components. Benchmarks are single moment snapshots performed under clinical conditions that never come true in real life. Also realize the motherbaord you listed will not run the CPU you listed for Intel. Now that being said I would have gone with a 970 for the Phenom Processor as it is a faster processor and like the 2500 is limited to 4 cores/threads. While the 1090T will not outrun the 2500 in most basic tests it demolishes it in heavy multithreading. However the simple truth is most do not need more than 4 cores today. Also since you are using single video cards unless you are planning to go Crossfire I would just get an 870 base board. There is no performance lose in doing so. [intel has released with the Sandybridge a very provacative chip, especially the i5 lineup for the price. However right now it is a none option since new boards are not yet out and the old boards are off the shelf. Plus Bulldozer is just around the corner and leaked benchmakrs make it worht a look. No way to confirm them so i am not saying they are true but still worth the look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheGamer11 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 [intel has released with the Sandybridge a very provacative chip, especially the i5 lineup for the price. However right now it is a none option since new boards are not yet out and the old boards are off the shelf. Plus Bulldozer is just around the corner and leaked benchmakrs make it worht a look. No way to confirm them so i am not saying they are true but still worth the look. +1 for Bulldozer!!! even though i mentioned it earlier... CeBit starts tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMisCHEEZE Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 @eisbar - thanks man that definitely clears that up @goxon - whoops! thanks for the look out man @computerED - so you'd prefer that AMD build more? yea i would like to have the sli/crossfire option if i ever need it eventually, and definitely want to be on board with the USB 3.0 wave Thanks for the replies guys, anyone else has anything to add let me know! Gonna hold out and see what this so called "Bulldozer" is all aboot Hope it ain't too pricey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk336699 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 the p55 motherboard is not compatible with sandy bridge motherboard p67 is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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