i7 960 vs 930

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Is there any noticeable difference between the two when it comes to gaming and overclocking? I mean I don't want to spend 400$ more for a 960 if it doesn't matter. Any opinions? :geek:
 

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With your current cpu, and the two cpu's you've listed, as well as your resolution of 1920x1080, game performance is a function of the graphics card(s). This is why we've all been saying you should just keep your i7 950...

Intel Core i7-975 EE and Core i5-750 in Contemporary Games - X-bit labs

Notice: there's almost no difference at all between an i5 750 @ 2.67GHz, and the i7 975 @ 3.3GHz. Your current cpu falls somewhere in between, which is to say that it's more than strong enough for any game you throw at it.
 

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Yes. The reason I need a new processor is because I'm gonna sell my old computer :)
And I'm sure they would like it to come with a processor :P
Thanks for the answer, then I will go for the 930 :)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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MSI P67A-GD80 B3
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MSI Geforce 580 Twin Frozr II @ SLI
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Creative Sound Blaster Pro (USB)
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hawkin90 said:
Yes. The reason I need a new processor is because I'm gonna sell my old computer :)
Click to expand...

Ah yes...this would have been nice to know during the conversations we have been having on this subject. That changes the playing field pretty significantly.
 

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Haha, yeah I guess I should have mentioned it yesterday :D
 

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Self Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
[email protected]
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 B3
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
MSI Geforce 580 Twin Frozr II @ SLI
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Pro (USB)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Intel 510 Series 250GB SSD
Corsair Reactor Series 120GB SSD
WD Caviar Black 1TB
3x External HDD's.
PSU
Corsair AX 1200W
Case
Corsair Obsidian 800D
Cooling
Antec Kuhler H2O 920 & 3x Scythe Gentle Typhoon AP-15
Keyboard
Mionix Cibal 60
Mouse
CM Storm SENTINEL
Internet Speed
Pretty Fast
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