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How does the cpu compared to Intel i3?
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the one i went to didnt let me.
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Another DIY PC deal: Motherboard and CPU combo for $115 at Microcenter
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I agree that TA970XE might not be a very good one, but it should be fine for normal usage.
Just installed everything and pretty happy with the combo. :nod:
I seriously do not think you...
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Microcenter is having a promotion for additional $40 off if buying an AMD FX-series CPU together with any AMD compatible mother board.
You can get a fairly decent motherboard (Biostar TA970XE)...
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Comparison between AMD FX4100 and Intel i3/vid card: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fx-4100-core-i3-2100-gaming-benchmark,review-32384.html regarding gaming performance.
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Title should state B&M
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I wish they would ship. The closest store is miles away and I'm not going to drive upstate just for the deal.
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you freakin' serious, at this price, the i3 is way better, at microcenter.
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I have this cpu and I wish i spent the extra 75 to get an i5 2500k
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Terrible MB. I returned that pos and got an Asrock Extreme 3 (meant to get the 4, oh well haha).
The bios is junk. Good luck doing anything except running stock settings reliably...if that.
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Yeah according to this flyer, you're right but I think that they do have deals on them from time to time. I wish they would have more bundles on i5-2500s & i7-2700s. It would make more sense to me...
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From Microcenter's email. You may have to subscribe to their email to get this deal.
PRICES GOOD 09/28/12 - 09/30/12
$50 OFF ANY Compatible Motherboard with Purchase
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I asked yesterday about the 2500K combo and they said no. hehe.
so far pretty happy after running the system for a day. i am pretty surprised that the stock heatsink actually works fairly...
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Odd, that is the location that I got my i3 3225 +mobo combo last week and I got the 50 dollars off, even though it is not listed in their ad. I went in asking if there were any combo deals left with...
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Comparison: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fx-4100-core-i3-2100-gaming-benchmark,review-32384.html
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I have the 1090T and it destroys everything I throw at is. That being said bulldozer is a waste and and piledriver will be a waste. Amd is already talking about Steamroller, so it's gotten to the...
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I think they do ship. I actually put the Gigabyte MB and CPU to the cart and almost checked out directly. But in the end, I simply went to the store and picked them directly. :bounce:
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Both MBs have USB3.0 onboard.
Not sure what you are referring to.
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For MC standards this is pretty much an average "deal" not SD,.
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In-store only. TD...
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With the ivy bridge i3-3225 you do.
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Take the Phenom II X6 1045T over the shitty FX
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I have that 2500K and wish I spent the extra $100 to get an i7 3770K. :eek:
On second thought, I might want to spend the extra $350 for the 3930K.
Oh, wait maybe I just go with the 3960X :eek:
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I've had a few different Biostar boards over the years and they were all junk. They usually offer them for free or close to free for a reason.
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im waiting for a Trinity combo coming out next week
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They have it all the time, but it's a good deal for those who can get it. Definitely not average as they beat everybody else in terms of budget builds with AMD.
And I think they beat everybody...
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wtf, they just posted that microcenter deal,,, i3 processor for 120$ something, and a 50$ motherboard that's free after the 50$ off motherboard combo at microcenter.
For i3, you don't need a super...
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Agreed, and if you need to pair it with an mATX board, the Biostar A880GZ is better than both the Gigabyte and ASUS mATX boards listed on the bundle page. The pair will only set you back $100 (after...
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keep in mind that you dont get 50 dollars off a mobo with an i3 @ microcenter
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Lack of USB 3.0 makes the MB pretty obsolete right out of the box.
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The TA970XE seems mighty fine for the money if you ask me. I use it. Works well
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I do not think so. You can only get $50 bundle discount if you buy i5-3570k or i7-3770k
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TU. I used a similar FX 4170 for a long time in my main computer and it was great for gaming. Motherboard is decent and allows AMD crossfire, and also comes with 2x USB 3.0, something many cheap MBs...
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The problem with 2500k combos not being available according to the sales rep I spoke with was, MC is selling the 2500k at such as low price that they can't do any combos with it.
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nice cost