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They are basically the same except for parts used and warranties. XFX gives lifetime warranties. Yes, it would be a significant upgrade. But don't throw out the DDR2 RAM. Sell it later. It's like a novelty now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155...

1. Did you know that it's just under $500 with Amazon and newegg? 2. He listed the items in newegg, so that's probably where he's buying it from.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155...

Well, I wouldn't go with the CPU as it's only slightly faster than the 3470, that MoBo you want is for unlocked processors, the RAM is fast and cheap, added an SSD, better card (imo), better case (imo) and cheaper PSU. I don't know any Denmark stores, but this is the build I recommend. If you...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($80.84 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Microcenter)...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)...

Controller differences. Although people think Sandforce is unstable and whatnot, it's been doing good, but the 840 PRO's controller is better. If you want a slightly faster and more reliable one for the extra cost, get the Samsung.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($574.99 @ Newegg Canada) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.05 @ DirectCanada) Motherboard: Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£251.94 @ Amazon UK) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.99 @ Amazon UK) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155...

This is what I would go with: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter) Motherboard: Asus P8H77-V LE ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.66 @ Newegg) Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB)...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155...

Get a 750W 80+ Silver from Corsair, Lite-On, Noctua DH14 and the ASUS P8Z77-V LK.

650M runs off of DDR3. My mistake. I would like to use 8x FXAA in low demanding games to get better quality. So it's better. Arguably. I wouldn't want to overclock on a laptop, just because it's not meant to handle temps.