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  1. 06-20-2008, 06:08 PM #1
    i found nemo
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    what would you choose?

    had a thread in the amd section, and decided to get intel perspective.. new to intel but considering it. my budget is around $500 it was 650, but you know how low gas prices are

    $450 amd

    cpu: 3 core 2.1ghz 148.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103254

    gpu: 86000gts 64.99+7 s&h

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814186036

    ram: g.skill 4gb 84.99 - 10 rebate

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231145

    mobo: ds4 149.99+7.92 s&h

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131280

    458.88

    $450 intel ( same ram )

    cpu: 2 core 2.53ghz 129.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115052

    mobo: p45 149.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131299

    vid card: 3850 119.99 + 7 s&h - 30 rebate

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161228

    461.96

    in all seriousness tho, a tri core will be faster right? and quads are just kinda out of my reach.
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  2. 06-20-2008, 06:39 PM #2
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    Add another $50-75 if u can to the intel system and get a good CPU cooler. OC that 2.5 to 3.5. You will not be disappointed.
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    Random, possibly related question: Are OEM CPU's of a different quality (lower, higher) than retail CPU's (in general) as far as OC'ing goes?
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  4. 06-20-2008, 07:33 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dalten View Post
    Random, possibly related question: Are OEM CPU's of a different quality (lower, higher) than retail CPU's (in general) as far as OC'ing goes?
    OEM CPU = CPU only, they don't come with a heatsink and fan.

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  5. 06-20-2008, 07:41 PM #5
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    get the intel setup, guaranteed better overclocking ability, and performance
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