Which is BEST - i7 @ 2.66 OR quad @ 3.0 ?

[meat_helmet]

Intel just announced a 6 core 32nm cpu that will be lga1366 and compatible with current x58 motherboards. It is expected to be released sometime in 2010.

Its settled then, im getting one. Especially since these i7 quad cores are so out of date now, hahaha...

Theres no such thing as futureproofing - just get the best value you can for your money, but keep in mind an i7 will be easier to upgrade in the future and last longer.

 

[hikaricloud]

There is such a thing as futureproofing. Building with the option of upgrading, and building so you won't have to upgrade MUCH in the future. You have an i7 and a GTX 285. Let's see how long it takes for them to be overloaded.