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X58 vs 775 - gaming?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by Jessy12, Feb 20, 2012.

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  1. Jessy12 Newcomer, in training

    I was just wondering of someone could give me some tips on which would be better for "GAMING".

    A high end 775 motherboard with a high end core 2 duo cpu,

    or an x58 mobo with the cheapest i7 cpu??

    thanks.[IMG]
    Jessy12, Feb 20, 2012
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  2. Buckshot420 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 467

    Neither for gaming. My advise, you want a good GPU and an i5 2500k so you can overclock. Since I don't know your budget this is just a recommendation.
    Buckshot420, Feb 20, 2012
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  3. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby Posts: 4,179   +22


    What resolutions will you be playing at? Are you a hardcore gamer or just do it every once in a while?

    What kind of budget do you have?

    Do you currently have any parts to this build?
    LinkedKube, Feb 20, 2012
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  4. cliffordcooley TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,278   +290

    I agree with Buckshot but from a little different perspective. You would be throwing your money away on old tech. I'm not one to push for over-clocking abilities but from a gamers perspective you would want to purchase new tech.
    cliffordcooley, Feb 20, 2012
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  5. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    My Core2Quad Q6600 coupled with a HD6870 handles the games I play fine at 1920x1080, but I'm not playing games like Battlefield 3 or Modern Warfare 3 either. It'll play Metro 2033 at 1920x1080 at medium detail okay though, as own that game myself. The same goes for Crysis too.

    I agree with others though, set a budget and get the current tech. It is counterproductive to build a new system using old generation computer tech, especially for intensive tasks like gaming.
    Leeky, Feb 20, 2012
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  6. Lionvibez TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 305   +36

    If you are building a new rig go SB and 2500k

    If these are used parts and you don't have the money to build new the x58 will be better.
    Lionvibez, Mar 8, 2012
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  7. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,761   +269

    Wow, that's special.!

    I probably couldn't think of a better system than that, even if I searched all the parts stores on the web.

    I agree, the OP should have one of these...!! You should cut him a check for it, since you're trying to make it so patently obvious you have money to burn.. :rolleyes:

    LGA775 is a dead end, you shouldn't really consider it for a new PC. Even the early Clarkdale Core i CPUs, beat up on Wolfdale pretty bad on benchmarks.
    captaincranky, Mar 24, 2012
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  8. Cinders TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,312   +12

    Just chill, the DX79TO is a $200.00 board. The BLKDX79TO is a bulk pack of ten boards and it costs $2000.00 plus.
    Cinders, Mar 24, 2012
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