FX-4100 Vs Intel i3-2120

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Oh no. Not another one. Another thread about fx vs Intel. Well, the big reason for why is because a I want a good mobo and cpu.

Intel LGA1155 i3-2120 Dual core 3.3 GHz $130

ASRock H61ICafe $75 with Shipping

$205

AMD FX-4100 Quad core 3.6 GHZ $110

ASRock Extreme3 $80

$190

Which one? I really want the extreme mobo. I will upgrade Christmas. The next fx CPUs will release then, and I will get one as long as it's under $120. I'm on a budget of $200. I don't think it would be a huge difference. The fx and Intel are pretty simaler in gaming. I will pair it up with one of these: GTX 560Ti, GTX 570 (if the price comes down when the 670 is realesed), 560 (depending on the price), or 550TI. I will be using it for gaming and web browsing with flash, and some not so intensive programs (7Zip, Steam, Google Chrome), nothing like photoshop, maybe, just maybe a photo editing program like gimp from time to time.
 
Consider purchasing the GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 motherboard. I own it and really like it.

It will work with almost any Phenom II Quad-Core. I'm pretty sure you will be able to find a Phenom II 945, 955, 965, 970, or 980 Processor when you go to make your purchase in the future.
 
Call me crazy, but I don't exactly want that because the ASRock extreme is really good looking. Plus, uefi bios is what I really want. I'll see the next fx CPUs are, maybe get that 965.
 
Another thing to take into account. The FX are unlocked and made to overclock. The FX-4100 can hit 4.4/4.5ghz. easy.
 
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