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Which mid range cpu would you get?

Big.Wayne said:
Why is a Phenom II X3 Tri Core 720 a good choice? :confused:
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It's competitive, not much better, not much worse than the Intel chips around the same price. The key here is 'same price'. It's no secret that AMD needs some loving. Without the competition the e's and q's would be around i7 price and the i7 itself would not be scheduled until 2010.

A Phenom II X3 Tri Core 720 is a good choice because you'll not do better for the price, you could do worse and most importantly buying one helps keep Intel honest.... imho :)
 
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My thought about the Phenom II is also that its DDr3/AM3 - So surely, the components will last longer/be more easily replaced when needed?
 
[Cas];13571490 said:
For general use/gaming - Would you go for the Q6600 or the PhenomII x3 720?
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Definitely Phenom II 720, Q6600 is nearing the the end of it's life whereas AM3 is only a few weeks old, and judging by the reviews, it's here to stay for a while!


Plus it'll make your signature look better! :D
 
shinester184 said:
Definitely Phenom II 720, Q6600 is nearing the the end of it's life whereas AM3 is only a few weeks old, and judging by the reviews, it's here to stay for a while!


Plus it'll make your signature look better! :D
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Dont be silly, my spec wont be going in my sig! Not while hayley is in the sig anyway!
 
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