Can't wait for the next shrink. For my next upgrade I want an 8C/16T with a 4GHz base clock.

That's 20% better clock for AMD, so my guess would be pretty much yeah. Then on the other hand, in some cases, like in sound post and music production, a lot of people will keep avoiding AMD until it performs on par or better with Intel with low buffers (like 64 samples), since its performance drops more then Intel's with such low settings (in this case lower is better, for shorter latency).

If it doesn't, the performance difference should be inconsequential.

AMD is in my opinion the superior choice for HEDT, especially when you add price into the equation.

For lower core counts and high clockrates, Intel still has the edge though.

All this talk of 10, 12, 16, 18 cores... And you want only 8 cores? I would expect more next shrink. :P

Then I'll get however many cores I get with 4GHz base clock. I'm sick of low clocked shit that can't even properly handle 144fps.

Woop, DP cable arrived today along with the CPU cooler, motherboard and thermal paste.

Turns out they gift you Haribo when you buy from Overclockers

Now to wait on the Monitor, CPU, RAM, HDD, SSD and 3 extra fans.

Chazore said: Woop, DP cable arrived today along with the CPU cooler, motherboard and thermal paste. Turns out they gift you Haribo when you buy from Overclockers Now to wait on the Monitor, CPU, RAM, HDD, SSD and 3 extra fans.

Why wait? Just slap some paste on the cooler and mount it on the MB. You can just slide the CPU in there later.

Because I've ordered a new i7 to replace my current i5 CPU?

I'm basically building a new spec with the PSU, case, HDD, SSD and CD drive coming from the current build into the new one.

^Hey Chazore, and the rest of you, maybe this new competition will come in handy. The prize is a four-piece set of peripherals from Corsair: a gaming chair, a keyboard, mouse and mouse mat (all three of them with RGB). It's a global contest:

http://hexus.net/tech/features/peripherals/107974-win-gaming-peripherals-upgrade-corsair/

The fact that the "gaming" chair is the most expensive product of the four is kind of sad.

Cheers, placed an entry already

It is kinda sad how the chair is the most expensive piece out of the lot

I would love a new gaming chair though as my current one isn't all that good for my back. Also a new M+K is in the works if I don't win the competition. 

We're already halfway through this week of news, so let's go with some more:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Crystal Dynamics celebrates its 25th anniversary with a bundle, offering 12 titles at $25
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/crystal-dynamics-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-with-a-bundle-offering-12-titles-at-25/
Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind the critically acclaimed and world-famous TOMB RAIDER franchise which has sold over 58 million copies globally, celebrates this month its 25th anniversary. In celebration, and starting today, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are offering an exclusive Crystal Dynamics 25th Anniversary game bundle through GameChanger.

>>Go here to give it a look and decide which of the 4 tiers you want to get.

Let's take a look at Steam's Midweek Madness deals:

• Farming Simulator 17 is 40% off: http://store.steampowered.com/app/447020/Farming_Simulator_17/
• The Guilty Gear franchise is on sale, ranging from a 20% (for the newest one) and up to 80%: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/blazblue_guiltygear/

Assassin’s Creed: Origins expected to sell better than Syndicate, Rainbow Six: Siege surpassed 20 million registered players
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/assassins-creed-origins-sell-better-syndicate-rainbow-six-siege-20-million-registered-players/
During its fiscal call, Ubisoft revealed some new details about its current and upcoming titles. According to the French company, Rainbow Six: Siege has surpassed 20 million registered players, and The Crew now has 12 million registered players.

>>jason1637 has made a thread about it, focusing on the sales of Rainbow Six.

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GAMING NEWS

Forza Motorsport 7 will feature 700 cars, first 167 cars revealed
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/forza-motorsport-7-will-feature-700-cars-first-167-cars-revealed/
Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios have announced that Forza Motorsport 7 will feature more cars than any previous Forza game. According to the teams, there will be 700 cars to choose, and the first 167 cars have been officially unveiled.

Titanfall 2 – Operation Frontier Shield update adds four-player co-op, releases on July 25th
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/titanfall-2-four-player-co-op-july-25/
Electronic Arts and Respawn have announced that the Operation Frontier Shield update for Titanfall 2 will introduce a new PvE mode that will support 4-player co-op. In order to celebrate this announcement, EA released a new trailer dedicated to this update that can be viewed below.

Beautiful first-person puzzle adventure, Aporia: Beyond The Valley, releases today on the PC
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/beautiful-first-person-puzzle-adventure-aporia-beyond-the-valley-releases-today-on-the-pc/
Green Man Gaming Publishing and Investigate North today announced the release of Aporia: Beyond The Valley, a first person puzzle adventure, on PC. This mysterious adventure tells the story of an ancient civilization in ruins in a unique and immersive way – without the use of dialogue and text.

Absolver – New trailer showcases the weapons and powers players will have at their disposal
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/absolver-new-trailer-showcases-the-weapons-and-powers-players-will-have-at-their-disposal/
Devolver has released a new trailer for Absolver, showcasing the weapons and powers that players will have at their disposal. Absolver is an online multiplayer combat RPG featuring real-time flow of attacks, dodges, feints and counters, with all aspects of gameplay customizable, including combat styles, weapons and even individual attack sequences in the player’s Combat Deck.

>>There's a thread about this new mode, courtesy of smroadkill15.

New gameplay trailer released for The Evil Within 2
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-gameplay-trailer-survive-the-evil-within-2/
Bethesda has released a new gameplay trailer for The Evil Within 2. The Evil Within 2 looks really interesting, and may well be one of the sequels that can (and perhaps will) surpass their predecessor in every way.

The Surge – Free demo is now available
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-surge-free-demo-available/
The free demo for The Surge is now available. According to Deck13, this demo will let gamers play the game from the very beginning as they start their battle through CREO, featuring hours of unlocked content. Moreover, progression will carry over to the full game when players decide to purchase it and continue the fight.

Batman: The Enemy Within, The Walking Dead: The Final Season & The Wolf Among Us: Second Season
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/batman-the-enemy-within-the-walking-dead-the-final-season-the-wolf-among-us-second-season/
Telltale Games, alongside DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, today announced Batman: The Enemy Within – The Telltale Series, a new five-part, episodic game series that continues Telltale’s unique take on the Caped Crusader. Episode one, ‘The Enigma,’ will be available for download starting August 8th.

>>Oddly enough, PCGamer has an article where they mention that there won't be more seasons of Tales of the Borderlands and... The Wolf Among Us. Who is right?