Hi guys, I need your expert advice. Thanks in advance.
I have already ordered the 1366 motherboard and i7 listed below, but the motherboard is out of stock and has not been dispatched yet. I am thinking if it's worth exchanging my unopened processor for a Sandybridge one and getting a new motherboard dispatched.
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I have already ordered the 1366 motherboard and i7 listed below, but the motherboard is out of stock and has not been dispatched yet. I am thinking if it's worth exchanging my unopened processor for a Sandybridge one and getting a new motherboard dispatched.
- 1366 Socket
- Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz - £221.99
- Asus P6X58D Premium - £245.10
- TOTAL £467.09
- Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz - £221.99
- 1155 Sandybridge
- Intel Core i7-2600 3.40GHz - £232.99
- Asus P8P67 DELUXE - £189.98
- TOTAL £422.97
- Intel Core i7-2600 3.40GHz - £232.99
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- I almost certainly won't be overclocking.
- I am building an entire system, not just these 2 components.
- This is an important purchase, and I want a system that will provide excellent gaming performance for at least 2 years without any upgrades.
Questions
- How much difference is there between the processors?
- How much difference is there between the motherboards?
- Which package is better value for money?
- Is Sandybridge worth it? Why is it cheaper?
- I am on a budget of roughly £450 max, but to be honest, if I am simply paying for features that compliment overclocking, I don't know if it's worth it. I would rather pay less and still have great performance (for the average non-overclocking Joe). Is it worth it for me to get the 1366 motherboard in the first place or would I be fine with the next one down?
- If you could choose another combination, what would you get, given my situation?
- Not reading much good about the P8P67 DELUXE...
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