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    Athlon II x4 635 + Asus M4A89GTD

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    Athlon II x4 635 + Asus M4A89GTD

    Thank you very much Proximon and tecmo for your feedback! Your comment about the cooler fitting in the case was absolutely CRITICAL and saved me money, time, and headaches. Thanks!! I decided to get another case, the Lian-Li PC-7FN mid-tower. Fortunately, I figured out a good place to put...
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    Athlon II x4 635 + Asus M4A89GTD

    Thank you for your feedback, Proximon and tecmo! >> Yes, just install the cooler up-front. Did you verify that the Scythe will fit in the case? No, but thank you very much for pointing that out. How can I verify it fits? I think it might be best to wait and buy the cooler last after I...
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    HTPC, music server, some photo editing, main work computer

    After I posted my previous message, and armed with your expert recommendation, I started doing my due diligence to verify that I shouldn't be buying a faster, more expensive processor, such as a Phenom II or i5. I looked at plenty of performance reviews to decide that yes, you are correct -- as...
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    Athlon II x4 635 + Asus M4A89GTD

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 24-48 hours BUDGET RANGE: Around $1000 on parts I don't already have. SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: office work, music playback, web development, HTPC, some photo editing, and I want to start checking out some FPS and auto racing games, and might or...
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    HTPC, music server, some photo editing, main work computer

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week to get the bing cashback, or any upcoming sales, but definitely within the next 2 weeks BUDGET RANGE: Around $1000 on parts I don't already have. I can spend more to fit my needs if necessary, but I don't want to spend more than I need to. On the other...