Need an Opinion(pros only pleas): AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE w/GTX 570 or i5 2500k

Brett Magnetic said:

I had my heart set on a i5 2500k with a GTX 560 ti, but now I'm debating on doing a AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE with a GTX 570. Which would be the better outcome for a gaming system?? I want to spend about $400 - $450(tops) after rebates on processor and video card. I know the i5 2500k is way more powerful, but if I can get a better gaming experience going the AMD way packaged with a better video card, I would rather do that I'm thinking.

I would be playing Diablo III, Skyrim, WoW, Starcraft II at 1920 x 1080.

So again:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE paired with GTX 570

or

i5 2500k paired with GTX 560 ti


I should also add that I will be running at LEAST 8GB 1600mhz CAS 8 and I will also be OC'ing either of the CPU's that I get.

Thanks!

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bmwbaxter said:

2500k and 560 ti would be my suggestion. at 1920x1080 you will still be noticing your cpu a lot and the 2500k overclocks better and is a far superior cpu to the 955be. the 560ti should be decent for your needs.

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Brett Magnetic said:

Thanks, yeah after I posted it I realized that it would probably be a horse a piece. Intel it is!

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Teque5 said:

You aren't really comparing apples and oranges here. How is this bizzare choice being forced?

Go with FX-8120 over i5 2500k - It uses crazy power but overclocks like crazy for less money. You can still get the 560 ti

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Teque5 said:

You aren't really comparing apples and oranges here. How is this bizzare choice being forced?

Go with FX-8120 over i5 2500k - It uses crazy power but overclocks like crazy for less money. You can still get the 560 ti

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