Best CPU + Mobo for pure gaming?

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by Drop, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. Drop

    Drop Geek Trainee

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    Whats the best CPU + motherboard for a pure gaming PC?

    This is my current system:

    Intel Core i7 950(3.06GHz)
    64 bit Quad-Core Processor
    Asus Sabertooth X58 Motherboard
    12GB RAM (6x2GB) DDR3 1333
    1TB (1 x 1TB) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDD
    2TB 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
    GeForce GTX 680 2GB
    750W PSU
    120mm Liquid Cooling System
     
  2. grow14me2

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  3. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Asus Sabertooth Z77 + i7 3 series (Ivy Bridge core).

    On the other hand, your current set is still a very good configuration, and upgrading may not bring a significant improvement.
     
  4. DarthD

    DarthD Geek Trainee

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    for pure gaming i5 is good enough, suggest Z77 + i5 3570K
     

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