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Upgrade to Intel i7 over AMD 8 core or GTX 680 over GTX 660 ti?
I have limited money to work with. So I am trying to figure out how to get the best performance for gaming within a limited budget.
Basically I can find an AMD FX 8350 4.0 hgz 8 core processor new in box for $190 vs intels i7 4770 for about $300-320. So that is a difference of $110-$130.
Where I can get the GTX 680 for about $300-$310 vs the GTX 660 ti superclocked for $160.
For gaming where would my money best be spent if I could only get one of these upgrades. I am leaning towards the 4gb video card over the 2gb vid card as being a bigger difference in visual performance than the similar processors (though I know the i7 is superior for gaming or at least that is what I have read). I would like non "fanboy" responses. Basically is the i7 sooo much better than an 8 core AMD processor that it would justify getting a lesser video card? I will have either a 750 or 800 watt power supply so I should be fine there. Basically I need to know so I can start looking for the right motherboard.