Decimator or Xenomorph?

Realillusion222 · 15 Aug 2010 at 20:13

So, i've narrowed it down to these two pre-built systems which i'm interested in, both with the 460GTX.

However, I can't really decide which one to opt for. I must say, that the Decimator is the most appealing; 6 core processor with the potential to upgrade in the future and the obvious bonus of 4 more cores, but is it worth £70 more?

The build would be for gaming primarily, I know the i3 @ 4.2ghz would do the job nicely now, but i'm worried for the future as more games will utilise quad core, and 1156 is on it's way out, unlike AM3...

Help

franco_22 · 15 Aug 2010 at 20:21

If you can afford the extra 70 hell yes it's worth it.

AM3 socket + 6 cores = future proof. New AMD processors will use AM3 socket so it will be easier to upgrade.

Reaper652 · 16 Aug 2010 at 00:06

franco_22 said:
New AMD processors will use AM3 socket

They are rumoured to anyway, but I'd say definatly go for the AMD option if you can afford it, more cores and thurbans apparently OC much better than the AM3 quads.

Jae-So · 16 Aug 2010 at 00:29

+1 for the AMD option

NathWraith · 16 Aug 2010 at 08:49

The Decimator is an awesome system, the extra cores give it the edge over the Xenomorph but you pay the extra for it. Depends on your budget, if it isn't a tight one I would choose the Decimator.