Upgrade time! best mobo, cpu, ramp combo under $450

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brentduo

New Member
I haven't posted in awhile, but i'm back for help.

I don't really have a preference for AMD or Intel, whichever gives the most bang for the buck. The New AMD 6 cores look interesting, and the i5-750 looks like a good deal, but I don't know.

I want to be able to overclock to the 3.8-4 ghz range with whatever I get, and I would like the possibility of crossfire in the future. I game mostly and do video editing.

I have a 5870 for video right now so i'm good there, I also plan on getting the corsair H50 cooler.

So any suggestions on a mobo/cpu/ram combo under $450?
 
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brentduo

New Member
What about an i7-750, asus P7P55D EVO, 4GB DDR3 1600 ripjaws, for $459??

I can get the same mobo open box for like $60 cheaper.
 
mihir

mihir

VIP Member
brentduo said:
What about an i7-750, asus P7P55D EVO, 4GB DDR3 1600 ripjaws, for $459??

I can get the same mobo open box for like $60 cheaper.
Click to expand...

its i5-750 ;)

Right now AMD is a better option
since the new bull dozer series will be supported by AM3 socket.

the 1156 is not futureproof.
And you can also overclock with AMD.
 
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daisymtc

Active Member
Based on you are not CF

Best performance - (taking account with MIR)
Intel Core i7-860
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...5214&cm_re=core_i7_860-_-19-115-214-_-Product

EVGA P55V 120-LF-E651-TR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...3188064&cm_re=evga_P55-_-13-188-064-_-Product


Best value with future upgrage ability -

AMD Phenom II X4 955 + GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.436925

RAM - Get 2 x 2GB DDR3 1600/ 2000. Should be around $100 - 120
 
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