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Hopefully this summer I will be build this beauty. I would like to know how you guys think it will perform on PR.

AMD Phenom II 955
XFX 5870
GIGABYTE GA-790XTA-UD4
4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws
WD Caviar Black 1TB

get the phenom six core instead. Its already on newegg.

corp_calqluslethal wrote:get the phenom six core instead. Its already on newegg.

no, seeing as how the 6 core has no bigger performance value compared to the 955. Most modern games dont use a lot of cores

Looks good.

But what is your budget just out of curiosity?

Also are you upgrading or building a totally new system?

boilerrat wrote:Looks good.

But what is your budget just out of curiosity?

Also are you upgrading or building a totally new system?

total new system, budget was $1700 no shipping included.

Make sure you get a 64 bit OS since you have 4gb+ of ram.

Also, since the processor you picked is black edition as far as I could see... if you plan on overclocking in the future I would highly suggest you invest in a better cooling system now.

What power supply are you planning on purchasing also?

Are you using the case from your current computer? If not please link to the new one.

6 core only 200 USD and you will have one of the best processors out their. You'll be able to play any game in next few years on all high. And its only 20-30 more dollars than the 955. Its a no brainer to me.

The 6 core has turbo cache. Meaning if its not using all 6 cores it boost performance on 3 to like 3.4. Its a lot better than that 955.

I'd get an X6 as well over 955/965.The silicon is improved - runs cooler and over clocks
much higher,plus turbo core is a big plus for games like PR (not cpu intensive)

boilerrat wrote:Make sure you get a 64 bit OS since you have 4gb+ of ram.

Also, since the processor you picked is black edition as far as I could see... if you plan on overclocking in the future I would highly suggest you invest in a better cooling system now.

What power supply are you planning on purchasing also?

Are you using the case from your current computer? If not please link to the new one.

Cooling: Newegg.com - CORSAIR Cooling Hydro Series CWCH50-1 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler
Case: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

[R-COM]SocketMan wrote:I'd get an X6 as well over 955/965.The silicon is improved - runs cooler and over clocks
much higher,plus turbo core is a big plus for games like PR (not cpu intensive)

i see, i'll have to do some research into the phenom ii x6's. I have around 2 months until I order the parts so, i should have a decision by then.