Need a bit of help.

[philbar71]

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total so far is $940 for a kick butt i7 system. just get a case of choice, you might be able to save a few bucks and get a cheaper mobo but that's about as low as it's gonna get.

 

[baron5]

he still has to fit case, optical and vista. It's going to put him over. But it's worth the extra cash for sure if he can stretch it a bit.

 

[philbar71]

still that would be only like an extra $250. it is def worth it over the phenom.

 

[baron5]

the phenoms are still pretty close at performing, especially in games. He could either save alot going phenom or go to i7 for max last-ability.

 

[philbar71]

well if he gets this board,

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he shaves the cost down to about $873 worth imo

 

[kobe24]

you can afford an i7 on a 1000 budget just need to get the right parts.