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I'm trying to decide between an LGA1156 based i5-750 build, and an LGA1366 based i7-930 build, the builds are within $100 of eachother and main differences are the video card and processor.

either build will be used for the purpose of gaming, web browsing, and possibly running Linux in virtual PC. I will eventually be crossfiring either system and will probably lightly overclock either cpu to run a little over 3.0Ghz. Either build will also be using this 24" 1920x1080 monitorthat i already have.

please help me out by recommending new parts and choosing the better build. if i left anything out just let me know.



COOLER MASTER Storm Sniper SGC-6000-KXN1-GP

ASUS P7P55D-E Pro LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0

SAPPHIRE 100281-3SR Radeon HD 5870

SeaSonic X650 Gold 650W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Intel Core i5-750

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

LITE-ON Black 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Writer LightScribe Support

Arctic 5 Thermal Grease

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" sleeve CPU Cooler

Windows 7 Professional 64bit

Total:$1,541.89
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COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

POWERCOLOR PCS+ AX5850 1GBD5-PPDHG2 Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

LITE-ON Black 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Writer LightScribe Support

Arctic 5 Thermal Grease

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" sleeve CPU Cooler

Windows 7 Professional 64bit

Total:$1,651.88
 
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Not sure why you're getting Win 7 pro. It's only useful if you need an XP emulator (non gaming) or enterprise networking. Don't need thermal grease for such a light overclock. [strike]HAF 922[/strike] Hyper 212 comes with OK CM grease.

For your uses the performance diffence btwn 1156 and 1366 is pretty much non existent.

Actually if you're willing to spend a few $ more

Optical
Asus $21.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Case
922 $89.99 w/ $10 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

HD
Spinpoint F3 1TB $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

PSU
750TX $109.99 w/ $20 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

MOBO
ASUS...
You didnt link a OS do you have it ? Anyways i made a I7 930 build cheeper then the i5 750 build if the OS is not in it with a HD 5870. If you have the money i would go X58

But for your need a P55 i5 750 would work ( really up to you




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COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

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Item #: N82E16811119197
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$20.00 Instant
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$109.98
$89.98
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SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152185
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SAPPHIRE 100281-3SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity

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$429.99
$414.99
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CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

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Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$30.00 Instant
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$139.99
$109.99
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G.SKILL PI Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7T-6GBPI

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$189.99
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COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm

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ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80601930

*

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wardy22

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i don't have an OS, all i have is the monitor and keyboard :/

but if i could have both the i7 and 5870 for the same price the decision is almost a no brainer.

any ideas on how the different power supply and ram match up from my i7 build to niklas's?
 

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Not sure why you're getting Win 7 pro. It's only useful if you need an XP emulator (non gaming) or enterprise networking. Don't need thermal grease for such a light overclock. [strike]HAF 922[/strike] Hyper 212 comes with OK CM grease.

For your uses the performance diffence btwn 1156 and 1366 is pretty much non existent.

Actually if you're willing to spend a few $ more

Optical
Asus $21.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Case
922 $89.99 w/ $10 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

HD
Spinpoint F3 1TB $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

PSU
750TX $109.99 w/ $20 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

MOBO
ASUS P7P55D-E $144.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131620

OS
win 7 Premium OEM $99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

CPU/RAM
i7-860 and G skill Ripjaw 1600 7-8-7-24 $387.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.365196

HSF/Floppy
Hyper 212 + random floppy $33.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.366504


They're paying you to take the floppy with this combo, so why not eh?

GPU
5970 $699
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887&cm_re=5970-_-14-102-887-_-Product

With this card, you won't need to upgrade a GPU until next gen consoles come out, 2014 earliest.

Comes out to $1678.90 before shipping and MIR
$1657.92 after Shipping and MIR

Honestly, I don't see why you would want 8 threads, that's really only useful to graphic professionals.
However, a 860 fits in the budget so y not?

If you want, you can save ~$70 by dropping to a i5-750 and using same RAM.
 
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wardy22

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wow i really like this. so just wondering if the i5 would bottleneck the 5970
 

banthracis

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Not even close. In fact, the half the cost Phenom II x4 isn't even a bottleneck. If you're an overclocker, you'll see that it's even less of an issue as stock speed 955 is enough to max a 5970.

http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/cpu_scaling_with_the_radeon_hd_5970,1.html

In fact, I'm pretty sure you can take a $74 Athlon II x3 and OC it to 3.8ghz and it'll max a 5970.
 

banthracis

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Yea, going my build with an i5-750 is fine.

I just threw in the 860 as a compromise btwn the 2 builds, though like I said, 8 threads won't do anything for gaming.

OH, throw that sapphire 5970 on auto notify, it's coming back in stock next tue and I can guarantee it'll sell out before the day is over :D