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Old 03-03-2013, 18:40   #173
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Re: What have you just bought?

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Originally Posted by Ramrod View Post
i5?!......why not an i7?
Mainly because most of the review sites indicated that the i5 3570k was the best processor for gaming - the i7 gave no discernible (gaming) benefit for the extra £100 cost; I preferred to spend the money on the Graphics card.

The mobo will allow me to upgrade if things change in the future....

(Yes, it is from Chillblast - re the 'build vs buy' option, the CBA factor won....)
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