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  • #16
    Re: AM3 or LGA 775?

    Originally posted by BryanFury View Post
    My friend is asking me to assemble her a new rig for basic computing. I am once again caught up deciding AM3 or LGA 775 for her. I think Intel is still producing new 775-based processors. For how long? I am after the longevity of the platform....
    I say stay away from 775, longevity is not an option. However parts may still be around for a while so you may be able to build one for cheap.

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    • #17
      Re: AM3 or LGA 775?

      Originally posted by ppuff View Post
      I say stay away from 775, longevity is not an option. However parts may still be around for a while so you may be able to build one for cheap.
      Thanks for the advice bro. I already bought her an AM3 platform.
      (low-cost rig :)
      Core i5 750 (Stock speed, Turbo Boost enabled)
      Gigabyte P55-UD3P (F3 BIOS)

      AData 2 x 2GB DDR3 1333
      Philips Brilliance 230CI 23" Full HD
      Windows 7 Ult / Ubuntu Karmic 64-bit

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      • #18
        Re: AM3 or LGA 775?

        AM3 is the way to go!
        Athlon II X3 440
        Kingston 2x2gb + 2X4gb Hyper-X
        ECS A880GM-AD3
        Sapphire Radeon HD6670 DDR5
        CM690 II Advance
        Seasonic M12II 520w
        Acer X193HQ 18.5"

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        • #19
          Re: AM3 or LGA 775?

          I would go for AM3 too.

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