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?Can you reference what makes you think this?

If you mean 1366 vs the 1156, think of it this way. The i7 is the enthusiast platform and the i5 is the mainstream. So unlike the current system where both the x38/48 enthusiast and p45 mainstream share the same socket, each chipset has its own socket.
The mainstream systems won't cost as much to produce and carry a lower price tag. Its more about profits than upgradability for the consumer. If you have a mainstream system and want a better one, its no longer just upgrading the chip, but the mobo too.
 




Well the i7 Mobo's aren't "mainstream" yet and i belive that intel has way to many 775 mobo's floating around that they will more than likely phase out by the time the i5/i7 boards become "mainstream".


I guess im going to stick with the build i had originally posted especially the q9550/GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P I just want to have a quad-core OCed/ HD 4870 build I'm not looking for the EXTREME!! 😱 computer ha ha just a computer that can play games high/max and last me about 2-3 years.
 
Well, I feel like my build, or the i7 builds are MUCH MUCH better for the money and future proofing/upgrade-ability, if you stick with the q9550 build you posted, at least do yourself a favor and upgrade that hard drive to the WD Caviar Black from my build. It's very reliable and one of the fastest HDD's out there, especially for the price. Also, maybe think about getting the HD 4890 instead, as it does outperform the 4870 by a good bit, especially when OC'd, which should make you happier with your build over the next two years, and will last slightly longer in the gaming world. And maybe think about getting the Antec 900, or a case with a tad bit more airflow than the 300.
 




Thanks for you're suggestion's im really baffled on which to choose i7 or 9550 ill have to think about it.
 
You can put the price difference between the i7 and 9550 (along with the MB and RAM costs) towards another 4870 to Crossfire (or one 4870x2) and you would be much better off for the purposes of gaming.
 
Or he could stick with one 4890 which will be a very capable card, and if he feels he needs to, pick up a HD 5000 series card when they drop at the end of the year.
 


His monitor is only a 1400x900. A single 4870 should destroy everything now. At that resolution, a crossfire will do more harm than good.
 




So 4870 or 4890? I could go for another 4870 in the future if I upgrade to lets say a 20-24 inch monitor or just need more gpu power for future games
 


Yeah, either would be fine. Both will xfire nicely. Just comes down to budget or maybe freebies now that tip the table. You can't go wrong with either card. You pay about a 40% premium for a 10% increase in performance. Check some reviews of the 4890. They will compare it to the 4870 and use that to make your decision.
 




I'm going to go with the Xiggy, has anyone had motherboard issues with this Cooler, as in not fitting right etc?
 
You would be shocked to know you can get a Phenom II w 4870 or 4890 and 4 gigs ddr3 @1333+ or higher, for the same money.

You would be shocked to know you can get current tek with an upgradable FUTURE for the same money or better. This end of life crawp has no future - you don't know - and you are deciding you don't want to know - that's ok - you can do that with your money. I just find it hard to watch you hurting yourself - should I support you in your misery? Sorry if that offends. You will find out eventually tho. Just remember this moment. sigh told you....

You would be shocked to know that AMD's socket AM3 is not only new - but will still be releasing new stuff through 2010 = making for an ongoing EZ upgrade path. I hope that's not offensive.

Also, gaming has no real use for a quad - but people want them anyway - however a tiny little Ph II 550 dual core w 8Megs Cache - same as the Ph II quad - (shocking isn't it?) runs stock at 3.1 ghz and oclox like an insane thing - and you won't be hard pressed for performance for quite a while in games - and then - later - anytime - you can upgrade to a "future-faster" quad - anytime you actually know that you actually need a quad for real world computing reasons - or you can do quad now - still same price or less w better performance. (yep, it's true).

- I would commend you on that decision - or even a quad now decision, altho it won't help you much. But wasting money on end-of-life, overpriced JUNK drives me nuts. :)

And the price is - I haven't figured it out - same and probably cheaper - shocking, I know - check out the Giga MA790XT-UD4P MOBO - stuff it with decent DDR3, A 4870/4890, and ANY Phenom II cpu that YOU like. It will xfire anytime you are ready.

Add that up - and you get a rocket with EVEN MORE OPTIONS, plus future upgradability. rather than overpriced EOL junk. (I suppose it's all offensive) :)

O man - what can I say. How about - I don't get paid for this - but you can pay yourself for doing exactly this. The rest of peripherals is minor stuff - it really doesn't matter.
And you can save on stupid extra fans and junk, cos Ph II rins "cold" already.
I recommend a 750w PSU cos you might need "future-power".

That's the best I can do for you - and, sorry to say, I expect you will find this simply insulting. - o well - it's your money.

People are simply shocked to discover this - do the math yourself - you do not have to believe me - I really don't care. It's your money and your game.

sigh
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Wasnt offensive at all. I can tell you're a AMD fan boy 😀

Im still thinking of getting a i7 build, idk I keep changing my mind I'll be ordering parts in about 2 weeks.
 

Thorox take a second and listen to what sighQ2 is saying... Remove the AM3 tone and think about the concept. What je is saying why build a system with an EOL chip/mobo when you can build at the same price using the current chip/mobo (be it AM3 or Core i7) that has an upgrade path. You are building a system that has no room for growth outside of a new build...

I can tell you are a fan of the Q9550... It was a great chip & would highly recommend it for an upgrade on a 775 build but NOT for a new build. I'm looking at one to build my 5 year old a daughter a PC out of my spare 775 components. It will last her a lot long then a real gamer. Her "Fisher Price" games don't demand much... 😀

As I said earlier, take a momment and think about the future path of your PC. Do you want to spend $1000 on a PC with no real upgrade path & my last two years? or Do you want to build a PC with a real upgrade path through new CPU's and have it last 3-4 years? It is your money so you have the right to spend it how you like & it isn't like what you are buying is bad... it just doesn't have an upgrade path, so it'll result in a new build much sooner to keep up with games down the road.

With all of that said... I would recommend the Core i7... but I'm a "Fanboy" 😀 so you choose between an AM3 & Core i7 for yourself... We just ask you choose one of the two!! :)
 




ok but is it possible to build a i7 under 900-$1000? I LOL'ed at the q9550 for you're daughters Fisher Price games ha ha
 
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