i7 or AM3

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ssj12 said:

1337 Gamer said:

Slimebeast said:
Get a Phenom 955. It'll last you three years easily.

Put your dollars into switching the GPU twice in that time period instead of wasting a lot on the CPU.

there fixed. the 955 is a bit pricier but its unlocked so you can OC it like a bitch!!! best CPU for under $300. Almost as good as the I7. But yeah save the money and get a good GPU. Much more important than the best CPU.

or you buy an insane CPU like the core i7 then just randomly upgrade the GPU every few years due to the fact you wont need a new processor for a long while.

I'd do that. It's the sensible route. Also, get that 999 i7. It's the most expensive, and thus, the best. I'm dead serious. Don't cheapo depot your CPU. It's the only important part of the computer you can't upgrade.